Divista

Pronunciation: FOE-lik AS-id/VYE-ta-min/oh-MAY-ga 3 FA-tee AS-ids/BYE-oh-tin/KROE-mee-uhm
Generic Name: Folic Acid/Vitamin B6/Vitamin B12/Omega-3 Fatty Acids/Biotin/Chromium
Brand Name: Divista

Divista is used for:

Supplementing the diet in patients who have or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It should be used along with other treatments for type 2 diabetes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Divista is a folic acid, vitamin, omega-3 fatty acid, and mineral combination. It works by lowering blood sugar by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin. It also provides vitamins and other supplements to meet nutritional requirements.

Do NOT use Divista if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Divista or to fish or fish oil

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Divista:

Some medical conditions may interact with Divista. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or multivitamin therapy)


• if you have certain types of anemia (eg, megaloblastic anemia, pernicious anemia) or bleeding problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Divista. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because they may increase the risk of bleeding


• Carbamazepine or phenobarbital because they may decrease Divista's effectiveness


• Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Divista

Ask your health care provider if Divista may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Divista:

Use Divista as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• If you take antacids, check with your doctor or pharmacist about how you should take them with Divista.


• Take Divista on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Divista at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.


• If you miss a dose of Divista, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Divista.

Important safety information:

• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) while taking Divista unless directed by your doctor.


• Divista has many vitamins and supplements (chromium, biotin, vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids) in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has the same vitamins in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Divista should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Divista while you are pregnant. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Divista, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Divista:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Divista side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Divista:

Store Divista at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Divista out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Divista, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Divista is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Divista. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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