Spironolactone
(Aldactone®, Aldactide® , Spironolactone)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - unlicensed
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current text books and resources suggest that it is likely to be safe. Clinicians should be aware that this an unlicensed use of the medication.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Spironolactone
Usual formulation brand names
Aldactone®, Aldactide®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes, some
Modified release
-
Film coated
Yes, some
Enteric coated
-
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special - oral suspension, oral solution
Are specials or imports available?
On Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
5mg/5ml, 10mg/5ml, 25mg/5ml, 50mg/5ml 100mg/5ml - specials
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - Check with manufacturers
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
Non branded tablets usually are not film coated, in the event that crushing. Clinicians should be aware that this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Aldactide ®consider changing to separate spironolactone and hydroflumethiazide.