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Levocabastine (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Livostin

Levocabastine | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects


Proper Use of This Medicine

To use the eye drops :

  • First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
  • If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly, use another drop.
  • To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed.

In order for this medicine to work properly, it must be used every day in regularly spaced doses as ordered by your doctor . A few days may pass before you begin to feel better.

Dosing—The dose of levocabastine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of levocabastine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

  • For ophthalmic suspension (eye drops) dosage form:
    • For eye allergy:
      • Adults and children 12 years of age and older—Use one drop in each eye four times a day.
      • Children up to 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage—To store this medicine:

  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store away from heat and direct light.
  • Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
  • Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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Date Written: 08/11/1994
Date Revised: 09/28/1998









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