Manufacturer: Aimil Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
Salt Composition : Spironolactone(100mg)
Strip of 6 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Lactone 100mg Tablet should be taken with food at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Taking it early in the day can help prevent you from having to get up at night to go to the toilet frequently, You should keep using this medicine as it has been prescribed, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Follow your doctor's advice about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly, and making changes to your diet like a low-salt diet may increase the effectiveness of this medicine.
The common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness and swelling, or tenderness of your breasts (men and women). If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects and should be avoided.
You should be careful about using Lactone 100mg Tablet if you have kidney problems or are unable to urinate. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart disease or are pregnant. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. While using this medicine, you may be advised to limit your intake of salt or salt substitutes, and you should have your blood pressure checked frequently. Some other tests like kidney function (e.g., creatinine) and potassium levels will be done to monitor your progress.
Lactone 100mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.
The oral absorption of spironolactone is improved by using micronized drug or inclusion complexes of spironolactone with cyclodextrins. Concomitant food intake has also been shown to enhance the bioavailability, by increasing the absorption and decreasing the first-pass effect of spironolactone.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aimil
Nausea
Vomiting
Leg cramps
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Confusion
Breast enlargement in male
Increased creatinine level in blood
Hypersensitivity.
Anuria.
Severe renal impairment, acute renal insufficiency.
Addison's disease or other conditions associated with hyperkalemia.
Co-administration with eplerenone.
Lactone 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lactone 100mg Tablet.
Lactone 100mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Spironolactone is used to treat certain patients with hyperaldosteronism (the body produces too much aldosterone, a naturally occurring hormone); low potassium levels; heart failure; and in patients with edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions, including liver, or kidney disease.
acidosis.
diabetes.
electrolytes/fluid.
hyperkalemia.
liver disease.
renal dysfunction.
hyperuricemia.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Lactone 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Lactone 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Lactone 100mg Tablet affects you.
It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you are on this medicine.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.
Lactone 100mg Tablet may cause breast pain/swelling, irregular periods (women), or trouble with sexual performance.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lactone 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Lactone 100mg Tablet?
Lactone 100mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to the class of medicines known as potassium-sparing diuretics (water tablets). Lactone 100mg Tablet being a diuretic helps lose excess fluid from your body. It is used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, edema (swelling) or low potassium levels. Edema may be caused due to problems with your liver (cirrhosis or ascites) and kidney disorders (such as nephrotic syndrome).
Q. What is the best time to take Lactone 100mg Tablet?
Lactone 100mg Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Lactone 100mg Tablet helps remove excess fluids from the body which can make you pass more urine. Therefore, it would be best to take Lactone 100mg Tablet during the day so as to avoid the frequent urge to urinate during sleep.
Q. Does Lactone 100mg Tablet treat hypertension?
Yes, Lactone 100mg Tablet effectively treats hypertension (high blood pressure). However, it is used in combination with other medicines to get maximum benefit. Lactone 100mg Tablet is a diuretic commonly known as a water tablet. It works by removing excess fluid from your body which helps in lowering your blood pressure. Lactone 100mg Tablet should be taken only when prescribed by the doctor.
Q. What foods should I avoid while taking Lactone 100mg Tablet?
You should avoid taking an excess amount of salt or salt substitutes while taking Lactone 100mg Tablet. Try to avoid foods containing potassium or potassium substitutes such as bananas, coconut water, spinach, sweet potatoes and avocados. These foods may increase your potassium levels and this can be fatal. Consult your doctor to know more about other food choices to be avoided while taking Lactone 100mg Tablet.
