Aldactone
Spironolactone film-coated tablets under the Aldactone name are used for hypertension, oedema, heart failure and hyperaldosteronism. Several strengths and pack sizes exist. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25mg | 30 tablets | US$13.20 | US$0.44 |
| 25mg | 60 tablets | US$25.20 | US$0.42 |
| 25mg | 90 tablets | US$36.90 | US$0.41 |
| 25mg | 120 tablets | US$44.40 | US$0.37 |
| 25mg | 180 tablets | US$61.20 | US$0.34 |
| 25mg | 360 tablets | US$104.40 | US$0.29 |
| 100mg | 30 tablets | US$33.90 | US$1.13 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | US$58.20 | US$0.97 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | US$86.40 | US$0.96 |
| 100mg | 120 tablets | US$109.20 | US$0.91 |
| 100mg | 180 tablets | US$162.00 | US$0.90 |
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Spironolactone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Aldactone on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Oedema · Heart Failure · Hyperaldosteronism
- Therapeutic class
- Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
- Aldosterone Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- hirsutism
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to spironolactone; Addison's disease; hyperkalaemia; anuria
- Minor side effects
- headache; gastrointestinal disturbances; drowsiness
- Moderate side effects
- gynaecomastia; menstrual irregularities; hyponatraemia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 2–4 days
- Duration
- 2–3 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- potassium-sparing diuretics; ACE inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Precautions and warnings
regular blood monitoring of potassium levels required; avoid excessive salt intake; may affect urination frequency
Serious side effects
severe hyperkalaemia, requires immediate medical attention; arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Spironolactone 25mg and 100mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypertension, oedema, heart failure and hyperaldosteronism. An aldosterone antagonist.
Mechanism of action
It serves as a competitive antagonist of aldosterone. By blocking the effects of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules, it increases sodium and water excretion while retaining potassium, which helps reduce excess fluid and pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Aldactone is a film-coated tablet containing spironolactone, an aldosterone antagonist from Pfizer. It is supplied in 25mg and 100mg strengths and is used in hypertension, oedema, heart failure and hyperaldosteronism.
Spironolactone works as a competitive antagonist of aldosterone. By blocking aldosterone in the distal renal tubules, it increases sodium and water excretion while potassium is retained, which helps reduce excess fluid and pressure. Onset is typically 2 to 4 days. Spironolactone has caused tumours in laboratory animals, so the risks and benefits for your condition should be discussed with your doctor (MedlinePlus).
Ordering Aldactone for delivery to Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week, and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Choose the 25mg or 100mg strength and the pack size that suits your treatment.
FAQ
Is Aldactone the brand-name original?
Yes, Aldactone is the original brand from Pfizer, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (spironolactone) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What is Aldactone for?
Aldactone contains spironolactone and is taken for hypertension, oedema, heart failure and hyperaldosteronism. Spironolactone serves as a competitive antagonist of aldosterone.
What are the possible side effects of Aldactone?
The ones people notice most with spironolactone are headache, gastrointestinal disturbances and drowsiness. Some people also get gynaecomastia, menstrual irregularities and hyponatraemia. Rarer but serious: severe hyperkalaemia and arrhythmia. These need urgent medical help.
How fast does Aldactone work?
Spironolactone usually kicks in within 2 to 4 days. Timing varies from one person to the next.
Which medicines don't mix with Aldactone?
Spironolactone can interact with potassium-sparing diuretics and ACE inhibitors. Before you start Aldactone, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
How much is Aldactone?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Aldactone comes in 25 and 100mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Do I need a prescription to order Aldactone here?
No, not online. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Aldactone. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Aldactone to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Aldactone is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Aldactone.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Spironolactone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.