Dosage

The dosage of Livocab® nasal spray is based on the spray pulses, each of which contains a relatively constant amount of the active ingredient. Regardless of age, the recommended dosage for children over one year of age, adolescents and adults is always two sprays twice a day. It is best to use in the morning and evening and not only when symptoms such as a stuffy nose or a cold occur.

The maximum dose, which is still considered harmless to health and should not be exceeded, is eight sprays per nostril in one day. In patients with impaired kidney function, lower values for the recommended and maximum dosage may apply. In such patients, a physician should be consulted regarding the appropriate dosage.

Price

The price of Livocab® nasal spray depends mainly on the package size. The smallest quantity available on the market is 5ml and usually costs around five euros. A bottle of Livocab® Nasal Spray with 10ml is available for about ten euros.

The next larger quantity (15ml) is often only slightly more expensive so that the purchase of this package size is worthwhile in most cases. It is also useful to compare prices. The purchase in the local pharmacy is usually cheaper, because you save the shipping costs of an internet pharmacy.

Contraindications – when must Livocab® nasal spray not be given?

There are two contraindications for which Livocab® nasal spray must not be given On the one hand, patients with severe impairment of kidney function must not use the drug, as the active ingredient may accumulate in the blood due to impaired excretion. If the kidney function is disturbed, the doctor should decide whether Livocab® Nasal Spray can still be used or should better not be used. The second counter-sign for the application is a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or other ingredients of Livocab® Nasal Spray.

Alternatives to Livocab® Nasal Spray

Livocab® nasal spray is used to combat the symptoms of an allergy to the nasal mucosa. The best alternative to effectively prevent allergy symptoms is to avoid the trigger, such as cats with a corresponding animal hair allergy. Often, however, it is not possible to avoid the allergen completely, as is the case with a house dust allergy.

A frequently used alternative to Livocab® nasal spray is tablets, which also contain an antihistamine as an active ingredient. In contrast to nasal sprays, this is absorbed into the blood via the digestive tract and distributed throughout the body. This means that the effect can take place not only on the nasal mucous membrane but also, for example, on the eyes, which are often affected by hay fever, among other things.

In some cases a so-called desensitization is an alternative to Livocab® nasal spray and other allergy medicines. In this treatment, which usually lasts for years, the body is gradually accustomed to the allergen. If the therapy is successful, Livocab® nasal spray can be dispensed with from now on.