DIVERT 8mg Tablet 10's

Introduction About DIVERT 8MG TABLET

DIVERT 8MG TABLET is used for reducing the episodes of recurrent vertigo
associated with Meniere’s disease. It contains Betahistine which belongs to the
group of medicines called Antivertigo agents. It works by improving blood flow
in the inner ear. This lowers the buildup of pressure.

Before taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have asthma or have or
had any stomach ulcers. You must also inform your doctor if you have low blood
pressure or any underlying allergic conditions (such as skin rash, allergic
rhinitis). DIVERT 8MG TABLET is not suitable for use in patients with vertigo
and dizziness caused due to other head or brain problems apart from Meniere’s
disease. Consult your doctor before taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET if you are a
pregnant or breastfeeding women.

The most common side effects of taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET are headache, nausea,
stomach pain and indigestion. Taking this medicine with food may reduce these
unpleasant gastrointestinal disturbances. However, consult your doctor if they
trouble you.

Uses Of DIVERT 8MG TABLET

• It is used for reducing the episodes of recurrent vertigo associated with Meniere’s disease

How DIVERT 8MG TABLET Works

DIVERT 8MG TABLET is a histamine analogue with anti-motion sickness and
vasodilating properties. It reduces the unpleasant symptoms of Meniere’s disease
(such as nausea, dizziness, vertigo and tinnitus) by improving the blood supply
to the inner ear.

How to use DIVERT 8MG TABLET

• Take DIVERT 8MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without food
• For Tablets: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• For Mouth Dissolving Tablet or Orally Disintegrating Tablet:Place the medicine inside your mouth and let it dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and severity of the disease

Side Effects Of DIVERT 8MG TABLET

Common side effects of DIVERT 8MG TABLET:

• nausea
• indigestion, bloating, stomach pain
• headache

Stop taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• Severe allergic reactions (such as lumpy red skin rashes with itching, swelling of your face, lips, tongue or neck, drop in your blood pressure and difficulty in breathing)

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Consult your doctorConsult your doctor before taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET if you are a pregnant women.

!### Breastfeeding

Consult your doctorConsult your doctor before taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET if you are a breastfeeding
women.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDIVERT 8MG TABLET does not affect your ability to drive or handle any heavy
tools or machines.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take DIVERT 8MG TABLET if you are allergic to Betahistine or any other
ingredients of this medicine.

!### Lungs

Use with CautionDIVERT 8MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with asthma.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedDIVERT 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged
below 18 years).

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionDIVERT 8MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 75
years).

Others

DIVERT 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• have pheochromocytoma
• have other types of vertigo (such as benign positional vertigo) caused due to other head problems and not due to meniere’s disease
• are experiencing dizziness due to any underlying brain conditions and not due to Meniere’s disease

Before taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• have or ever had stomach ulcers
• currently have any allergic reactions (such as skin rash with itching, nasal block or allergic rhinitis)
• have low blood pressure

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Ex. isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more DIVERT 8MG TABLET, consult your
doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of an overdose might
include nausea, sleepiness, stomach pain, fast heartbeat, low blood pressure,
shortness of breath with a feeling of suffocation (bronchospasm) an accumulation
of fluids in the tissues (oedema) and fits.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Betahistine
Pharmacological Category	:	Histamine analogue
Therapeutic Indication	:	Meniere’s disease
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Oral disintegrating tablet, Oral disintegrating Strip

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FAQs About DIVERT 8MG TABLET

Q: What is DIVERT 8MG TABLET and why it is given?

A: DIVERT 8MG TABLET is an antivertigo agent used for reducing the episodes of
recurrent vertigo associated with Meniere’s disease.

Q: Does DIVERT 8MG TABLET affects my ability to drive?

A: DIVERT 8MG TABLET does not affect your ability to drive or handle any heavy
tools or machines. However, do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines
if you experience any unusual side effects.

Q: Can DIVERT 8MG TABLET cause stomach discomfort?

A: DIVERT 8MG TABLET may cause stomach discomfort, indigestion, bloating and
nausea in a few individuals.

Q: Can DIVERT 8MG TABLET be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women?

A: Consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or a breastfeeding women before
taking the medicine.

Q: What is the best time to take DIVERT 8MG TABLET?

A: Take DIVERT 8MG TABLET as directed by your physician. It must be taken after
meals to avoid unwanted gastrointestinal disturbances. Your doctor will decide
the correct dose, duration of therapy and time of administration for you
depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Q: Does DIVERT 8MG TABLET control vertigo?

A: Yes. DIVERT 8MG TABLET is an antivertigo medicine with anti-motion sickness
and vasodilating properties. It corrects vertigo by improving the blood supply
to the inner ear that controls hearing, balance and posture.

Q: What are the side effects of DIVERT 8MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET are headache, nausea
and indigestion.

Q: Who should not take DIVERT 8MG TABLET?

A: DIVERT 8MG TABLET should not be used in patients allergic to Betahistine. It
is also not suitable for use in patients with vertigo and dizziness caused due
to other head or brain problems apart from Meniere’s disease. It is not
recommended for use in patients with phaeochromocytoma.

Q: Is DIVERT 8MG TABLET addictive in nature?

A: No. DIVERT 8MG TABLET is not addictive in nature.

Q: Can DIVERT 8MG TABLET be used in children?

A: DIVERT 8MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents
(aged below 18 years).

Q: Can I stop taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?

A: Do not stop taking DIVERT 8MG TABLET without consulting your doctor even if
you feel better during the midway of the therapy.

Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of DIVERT 8MG TABLET?

A: If you forgot to take a dose of DIVERT 8MG TABLET, take it as soon as you
remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the
missed ones.