Description

Aldactone (generic name: Spironolactone; brand names include: Spirotone / Spiractin / Osyrol / Spiroctan / Spirolon / Verospiron) belongs to a group of medicines known as diuretics (water-pills).

Aldactone is used to lower high blood pressure, also called hypertension. It treats fluid build-up in the body which can occur in some heart, liver or kidney conditions. It helps bring potassium levels in the blood back to normal when the levels become too low. It also treats a condition called hyperaldosteronism and excess facial or body hair in women.