50 micrograms/dose, nasal spray, levocabastine suspension
What Livostin Nasal Spray is and what it is used for
Livostin nasal spray is an antihistamine used for allergic rhinitis, so-called rhinitis, which can cause a stuffy nose, itching, and/or runny nose. Livostin nasal spray is used for allergies caused by pollen or other airborne allergens from, for example, fur animals, dust, or mold / fungal spores.
Livostin nasal spray blocks the effect of histamine in the nose. Histamine is the substance that is released in the body during allergic reactions and it can, for example, cause a runny nose, nasal congestion, and itching in the nose. Livostin begins to take effect within 15 minutes.
What you need to know before using Livostin nasal spray
Do not use Livostin nasal spray
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levocabastine or any of the other ingredients of Livostin nasal spray.
Warnings and cautions
- If you have impaired kidney function, you should consult a doctor before using Livostin nasal spray.
Other medicines and Livostin nasal spray
The decongestant oxymetazoline may temporarily reduce the effect of Livostin nasal spray slightly.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Livostin nasal spray can be used during pregnancy and lactation
Driving and using machines
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If fatigue occurs, caution is recommended.
Livostin nasal spray contains propylene glycol and benzalkonium chloride
This medicine contains about 5 mg of propylene glycol per puff, which is equivalent to 50 mg/ml.
Livostin nasal spray contains approximately 15 micrograms of benzalkonium chloride per puff, which corresponds to 0.15 mg/ml. Benzalkonium chloride may irritate and swell inside the nose, especially with prolonged use of the medicine.
How to use Livostin nasal spray
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor advised. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
The usual dose for adults and children is 2 puffs in each nostril twice daily. Continue treatment as long as you have problems with your nose allergy.
Doctors may prescribe another dosage. Contact a doctor if you do not get the effect of the medicine within a few days.
In children, the problems should first be diagnosed by a doctor to ensure that they are due to allergies.
Instructions for use
- Sniff your nose.
- Shake the bottle and remove the protective cap.
- Before first use, pump a couple of times in the air until a nice shower is obtained.
- Hold the spray bottle as in the picture. Bend your head slightly forward. Hold one nostril and insert the spray into the other nostril.
- Spray twice and at the same time draw in some air through the nose. Repeat in the other nostril.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Livostin nasal spray can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
A very common side effect (affects more than 1 user in 10) is a headache.
Common adverse s (occurring in more than 1 in 100) are nausea, fatigue, pain, sinusitis, dizziness, drowsiness, sore throat, cough, and epistaxis.
Less common side effects are (by less than 1 in 100) are eyelid swelling, malaise and irritation, pain, and dryness of the nasal passages with the use of the nasal spray. Palpitation. Hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reactions), difficulty breathing, bronchospasm, nasal congestion, and runny nose.
Rare side effects are (by less than 1 in 1000) are increased heart rate, burning, and discomfort associated with using the nasal spray and swollen nasal mucosa.
Has been reported ( occurs in unknown numbers of users ): Severe hypersensitivity reaction ( anaphylaxis ).
How to store Livostin nasal spray
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents of the pack and other information
Content declaration
- The active substance is levocabastine hydrochloride, equivalent to 50 micrograms levocabastine / dose.
- The other ingredients are propylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, disodium edetate, hypromellose, preservatives (benzalkonium chloride) and purified water.
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack
White suspension.
Over-the-counter: 150 doses (15 ml plastic bottle with one spray nozzle)
Prescription: 2 plastic bottles of 15 ml with 150 doses are in each.