Zoractone 25 mg Tab

Who is this for?

Spironolactone is a water pill (diuretic) that helps your body get rid of extra water and salt while keeping potassium levels from dropping too low — it works by blocking a hormone called aldosterone that normally makes your body hold onto salt and water.

Blocks aldosterone receptors in the collecting duct of the nephron, preventing sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, thereby promoting sodium and water loss while retaining potassium.

Is Spironolactone safe to take with another drug?

For high blood pressure, the usual starting dose is one 25 mg tablet once or twice daily, which your doctor may increase up to 100 mg daily depending on your response. Take it with food to help your body absorb it better and reduce stomach upset. It is best to take it in the morning or afternoon — avoid taking it at night so you are not waking up frequently to urinate.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember — but if it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as normal. Do not take two doses at once to make up for it.

• Passing urine more often than usual
• feeling dizzy or lightheaded
• stomach cramps or mild diarrhea
• breast tenderness or swelling (can happen in both men and women)
• feeling tired or weak

Do not take spironolactone with potassium supplements or potassium-rich salt substitutes — combining them can cause dangerously high potassium levels. Be careful using it alongside painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac (very common in Nigeria), as these can reduce how well spironolactone works and harm your kidneys. Avoid excessive alcohol as it can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near a window. Keep the tablets in their original container and far out of children's reach.