Aldostix Tablet 10'S

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you: Are allergic to furosemide, spironolactone or any of the other ingredients in the medicine Have decreased liver or kidney function Have enlarged prostate gland(men) Have diabetes Have low blood pressure (hypotension) Have low volume of circulating blood (hypovolaemia) Have very high levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalaemia) Have very low levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatraemia) Have inadequate production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands (Addison's disease)

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you Swallow the tablet with a glass of water ALDOSTIX should be taken with food If you take more ALDOSTIX If you take more ALDOSTIX, contact a doctor or your nearest hospital casualty department immediately If you forget to take ALDOSTIX If you forget to take a dose, take another as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the normal time Do not take double the amount to make up for a forgotten dose If you stop taking ALDOSTIX Do not stop taking ALDOSTIX unless told by your doctor

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Severe allergic reaction which may include a skin rash, itching, dermatitis, peeling skin, sensitivity to sunlight or sun lamps or fever, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat or difficulty breathing or swallowing Low blood volume (hypovolemia) Increased creatinine and blood urea (seen in blood tests)

Tell your doctor if you are taking: Medicines used for hypertension (enalapril, propranolol, verapamil, nitrates, losartan) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, indomethacin, mefenamic acid or ibuprofen Potassium supplements Heparin or low molecular weight heparin (medicines used to prevent blood clots) Medicines known to cause hyperkalaemia (raised blood potassium levels) Trimethoprim and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Chlorpromazine, temazepam, diazepam, MAOI antidepressants, medicines for mental problems Medicines used for parkinsons disease (bromocriptine, apomorphine, levodopa Medicine used for arrhythmias (e.g. sotalol, amiodarone, flecanide) Digoxin for your heart Moxisylte for Raynaud’s syndrome Nitrates (for angina) Lithium for depression or mania Sucralfate for stomach ulcers Colestyramine or colestipol for high cholesterol Amphoterecin (to treat fungal infections) Chloral hydrate (to treat insomnia) Medicines to control diabetes such as insulin or tablets Antiepileptics e.g. phenytoin or carbamazepine Corticosteroids or antihistamines (to treat allergic reactions) Aldesleukin medicines for treating cancer Levodopa (for Parkinson’s disease) Oral contraceptives Alprostadil for erectile dysfunction

Storage Keep this medicine out of reach of children Store at room temperature (15-25°C) Do not use after the expiry date