Aldactone Uses (Cont.)

Aldactone Use in Children

Aldactone has not been adequately studied in children or adolescents and is not approved for these age groups. Talk to your child's healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using Aldactone in children.
 

Off-Label Aldactone Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Aldactone for treating a condition other than those listed above. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, Aldactone is used off-label to treat the following conditions:
 
  • Acne in women (see Spironolactone for Acne Treatment)
  • Bloating and water retention due to premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (a lung disease in babies)
  • Hirsutism (excess body hair in women)
  • Hair loss in women
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
     

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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