Levocabastine (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Livostin

Category

• Antiallergic, ophthalmic
• Antihistaminic, H ₁ -receptor, ophthalmic

Description

Levocabastine (lee-voe-KAB-as-teen) is used to treat certain disorders of the eye caused by allergies. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced in certain cells in your eyes and which causes the allergic reaction.

Levocabastine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Ophthalmic
• Ophthalmic suspension (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Livostin

In Canada—

• Livostin