General contraindications related to regional anaesthesia, regardless of the local anaesthetic used, should be taken into account.
Levobupivacaine solutions are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to levobupivacaine, local anaesthetics of the amide type or any of the excipients listed in Description (see Adverse Reactions).
Levobupivacaine solutions are contraindicated for intravenous regional anaesthesia (Bier's block).
Levobupivacaine solutions are contraindicated in patients with severe hypotension such as cardiogenic or hypovolaemic shock.
Levobupivacaine solutions are contraindicated for use in paracervical block in obstetrics (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation).