Description
BOTOX 50IU INJECTION belongs to a group of medications called neurotoxin drugs. BOTOX 50IU INJECTION is used in the treatment of cervical dystonia (contraction of neck muscles), Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), Strabismus (a condition in which eyes do not see the same side), and Blepharospasm (uncontrolled twitching of eyelids).
BOTOX 50IU INJECTION contains Botulinum Toxin Type A, which works by blocking the neurotransmitter release of acetylcholine, which is responsible for flaccid paralysis.
BOTOX 50IU INJECTION may cause certain side effects such as neck pain, headache, upper respiratory tract infections, pain at the site of injection, skin rash, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. BOTOX 50IU INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.
Do not take BOTOX 50IU INJECTION if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have lung disease, myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or motor neuropathy, liver/kidney disease, before starting the treatment. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should receive BOTOX 50IU INJECTION only if recommended by the physician.
Key Features:
- Prevents contractions of the facial muscles
- Creates a smoother-looking appearance
- Used to temporarily soften the appearance of facial wrinkles
- BOTOX may also be used in the treatment of severe hyperhidrosis
Treatment Areas:
- Moderate to severe vertical lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines)
- Moderate to severe lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet lines)
- Moderate to severe forehead lines in adult patients
- Under the arms in the treatment of severe hyperhidrosis
Composition:
- This 50IU BOTOX vial contains Clostridium botulinum type A neurotoxin complex, 0.5 milligrams of Albumin (Human), and 0.9 milligrams of Sodium Chloride
Box Contents:
- Box contains 1 x BOTOX 50IU vial
- Prescription-only medication
Contraindications of BOTOX:
- Known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin type A or to any of the excipients
- Presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s)
Who Should Not Use BOTOX?
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Those with neurological or neuromuscular conditions
- Those in poor general health
- Those taking medications that could cause a reaction with BOTOX
- Those allergic to any of BOTOX’s ingredients, such as cow’s milk protein
- Those with very thick or sensitive skin
- Those with muscle weakness in the proposed injection site
- Those with a skin infection
