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Medicines spironolactoneQuestion & answer

spironolactone · Medicine question

How are spironolactone metabolites eliminated from the body?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Spironolactone metabolites are eliminated primarily in urine and secondarily through biliary excretion in faeces.

Sources for this answer

Aldactone 25mg TabletsPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 22Document updated 2 February 2026

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