Avert 16 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	A N Pharmacia
Active Ingredient	Betahistine (16mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Histamine Analog
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Histamine analog- Meniere's Disease
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	338

FAQ

What are the triggers for Meniere's disease?

Meniere's disease can be triggered by conditions like stress, overwork, fatigue, emotional distress, additional illnesses, and pressure changes. Along with that, certain foods such as dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, and foods with high sodium content may trigger Meniere's disease. A 2-gram/day low-salt diet can help control vertigo in Meniere's disease.

What is Meniere's disease? Does it go away?

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the balance and hearing organs in the inner ear. The symptoms include vertigo, fluctuations in hearing, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and pressure in the ears. Along with that, one may experience dizziness which in turn may cause nausea and vomiting. The treatment for Meniere's disease depends on various factors. Hence, an open discussion with the doctor can help to determine the best treatment strategy in your personal case.

How long should Avert 16 be taken?

Duration of treatment with Avert 16 may vary from patient to patient. Some people respond rapidly to treatment while others may take some time. Hence, it is advised to take your tablets regularly and wait for the results patiently. Consult the doctor if not sure.

What if I forget to take a dose of Avert 16?

If you forget a dose of Avert 16, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

What are the causes of vertigo?

Vertigo may be caused either by a sudden drop in blood pressure or because of being dehydrated. Many people feel lightheaded if they get up too quickly from sitting or lying down. Along with that, motion sickness, certain medicines, and problems with your inner ear (Meniere's disease, acoustic neuroma) may cause vertigo. It is important to know that sometimes vertigo can be a symptom of other disorders (multiple sclerosis, following head trauma) as well.

Is Avert 16 effective?

Avert 16 is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Avert 16 too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I forget to take a dose of Avert 16?

Is Avert 16 effective?

What are the common side effects of Avert 16?

Avert 16 can cause mild stomach problems such as vomiting, stomach pain, stomach swelling (abdominal distension), and bloating. You can reduce the chances of getting these side effects by taking Avert 16 with food. However, the absorption of Avert 16 may get reduced when taken with food.

How long should Avert 16 be taken?

Is stress a reason for vertigo?

Mental stress can trigger vertigo. It can make many forms of vertigo worse, but will not, by itself, produce vertigo.

What if you forget to take Avert Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Avert 16, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Avert 16 Tablet Reviews

Avert 16 is used to prevent and treat a disorder of the inner ear known as Ménière’s disease. The symptoms include dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and loss of hearing, probably caused by fluid in the ear. This medicine helps relieve the symptoms by reducing the amount of fluid.

Avert 16 should be swallowed whole with water and taken at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what is the correct dose to relieve your symptoms and how often you need to take it. You may need to take this medicine for several months and you should take it for as long as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

The most common side effects include headache, feeling sick, and indigestion (dyspepsia). You may also get stomach pain and bloating. Taking the medicine with food can help reduce stomach problems.

Before taking this medicine, you should talk to your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, asthma, or high or low blood pressure. You must also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking, to make sure you are safe. Also speak to your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

How Avert 16 Tablet Works

Avert 16 is a histamine analog. It works by improving the blood flow in the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. Excess fluid can send signals to the brain causing nausea, dizziness or spinning sensations (symptoms of Ménière's disease). Avert 16 additionally dampens down the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain relieving the symptoms of Ménière's disease.

How to Use Avert 16 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avert 16 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Avert 16 Tablet

In Treatment of Meniere's disease: Avert 16 improves blood flow to the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. It is this pressure that is thought to cause the symptoms of nausea, vertigo (dizziness), tinnitus (ringing in your ears), and hearing loss in people who have Ménière’s disease. This medicine makes the symptoms milder and reduces the number of times you get the symptoms. It will be more effective if you take this medicine regularly as prescribed so try not to miss doses. It may take a couple of weeks before you notice any improvements but keep taking it, even if you do feel better until your doctor advises it is safe to stop.

Uses of Avert 16 Tablet

Treatment of Meniere's disease

Avert 16 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Avert 16 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Avert 16 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Avert 16 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avert 16 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Avert 16 does not cause any harmful side effects.

Driving ^SAFE

Avert 16 does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Avert 16 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
You have been prescribed Avert 16 to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems and tinnitus (noise in the ear) associated with Ménière's disease.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Taking it with food can help reduce stomach problems.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
It can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure.