The effects of an onabotulinumtoxinA injection are temporary. Your symptoms may return completely within 3 months. After repeat injections, it may take less and less time before your symptoms return, especially if your body develops antibodies to the botulinum toxin.
Spread of toxin effects (this carries a Boxed warning in the Botox Prescribing Information). In some cases, the effect of botulinum toxin A may affect areas of the body away from the injection sitio and cause symptoms of a serious condition called botulism. The symptoms of botulism include: loss of strength and muscle weakness all over the body
Repeat injections for hyperhidrosis should be administered when the clinical effect of a previous injection diminishes.
Botox is given by a healthcare provider as a series of tiny injections into the affected muscle(s) or skin.
If injection sites are marked in ink, do not inject BOTOX directly through the ink mark to avoid a permanent tattoo effect.
Botox Cosmetic and Botox come as separate products but are both prescription medicines that contain the active ingredient onabotulinumtoxinA. Continue reading
You should minimize strenuous activity and avoid extensive sun or heat exposure for about 24 hours after treatment and until any swelling or redness has resolved.
An injection of BOTOX is prepared by drawing into an appropriately sized sterile syringe an amount of the properly reconstituted toxin slightly greater than the intended dose.
Reduced blinking from BOTOX injection of the orbicularis muscle can lead to corneal exposure, persistent epithelial defect, and corneal ulceration, especially in patients with VII nerve disorders.
Detrusor Overactivity associated with a Neurologic Condition An intravesical instillation of diluted local anesthetic with or without sedation, or general anesthesia may be used prior to injection, per local site practice.
If patient’s body weight is greater than or equal to 34 kg, the recommended dosage is 200 Units of BOTOX per treatment administered as an intradetrusor injection after dilution: Reconstitute BOTOX to result in 20 Units BOTOX/mL in the vial(s):
Because Botox contains albumin, a derivative of human blood there is a theoretical risk for transmission of liftera Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and other viral diseases, but pelo cases of transmission have ever been identified.
Tell your health care provider if you have any diseases, injuries or disabilities of the hand, if you have a history forming large, raised scars or if you have had any other skin treatments such as skin peels.
BOTOX is indicated for the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in pediatric patients 5 years of age and older who have an inadequate response to or are intolerant of anticholinergic medication.