Livostin
Livostin nasal spray rapidly and long-lastingly relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis like runny nose, sneezing, and nasal itching by blocking histamine effects.
Form
nenäsumute, suspensio
Strength
0.5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Levocabastine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
McNeil / JNTL Consumer Health (Finland) Oy
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 4 years old, typically 2 sprays in each nostril, twice a day.
Method
Shake the bottle well before each use, clear your nose, tilt your head slightly forward, close one nostril, and spray 2 times into the other while breathing in deeply, then repeat for the other nostril.
Important
If symptoms are severe, you can take 2 sprays in each nostril 3-4 times a day (maximum 8 sprays per day).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Fatigue
- •Pain
- •Irritation at the application site
- •Discomfort at the application site
- •Burning sensation at the application site
- •Dryness at the application site
- •General feeling of unwellness
- •Sinusitis
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Sore throat
- •Nosebleed
- •Cough
- •Nasal congestion
- •Discomfort in the nose
RARE
- •Swelling of the lips
- •Swelling of the tongue
- •Swelling of the eyelids
- •Hives
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Unusually fast heart rate
- •Palpitations
- •Narrowing of airways
- •Hypersensitivity (severe allergic reaction)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to levocabastine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you have kidney problems, use only as directed by your doctor.
- Not recommended for children under 4 years old, as safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult a doctor for advice.
- Be cautious when driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy.