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What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary).
BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered by a healthcare professional as a simple, nonsurgical treatment that is injected directly into the muscles between the brows. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form between the brows.

Facts about BOTOX® Cosmetic:

• BOTOX® Cosmetic, introduced in 2002, is the first botulinum toxin to be approved by the FDA to temporarily treat moderate to severe glabellar lines between the brows.
• With real, noticeable results, no surgery and no recovery time, there are many reasons why BOTOX® Cosmetic has been chosen by millions of women and their doctors.
• Approximately 11.8 million1 BOTOX® Cosmetic procedures have been administered in the United States since 2002.
• 92% of 303 patients surveyed were satisfied with the results of their BOTOX® Cosmetic experience2,3.

 

What are BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:

• to treat increased muscle stiffness in elbow, wrist, and finger muscles in adults with upper limb spasticity.
• to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD) in adults.
• to treat certain types of eye muscle problems (strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm) in people 12 years and older.
• BOTOX® is also injected into the skin to treat the symptoms of severe underarm sweating (severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults younger than 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary).
It is not known whether BOTOX® is safe or effective in children younger than:

• 18 years of age for treatment of spasticity
• 16 years of age for treatment of cervical dystonia
• 18 years of age for treatment of hyperhidrosis
• 12 years of age for treatment of strabismus or blepharospasm

BOTOX® Cosmetic is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years of age.
It is not known whether BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic are safe or effective for other types of muscle spasms or for severe sweating anywhere other than your armpits.

 

Who should not take BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?

Do not take BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic if you:

• are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic. See the end of the Medication Guide for a list of ingredients in BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic
• had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® or Dysport®
• have a skin infection at the planned injection site
• What should I tell my doctor before taking BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have:

• a disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic
• lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome).
• allergies to any botulinum toxin product
• had any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the past
• a breathing problem, such as asthma or emphysema
• swallowing problems
• bleeding problems
• plans to have surgery
• had surgery on your face
• weakness of your forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows
• drooping eyelids
• any other change in the way your face normally looks
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby
• are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal products. Using BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.
Especially tell your doctor if you:

• have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months
• have received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc®
• (rimabotulinumtoxinB) or Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) in the past. Be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received
• have recently received an antibiotic by injection
• take muscle relaxants
• take an allergy or cold medicine
• take a sleep medicine

Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above.

• Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
• How should I take BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?
• BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injection that your doctor will give you.
• BOTOX® is injected into your affected muscles or skin.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into your affected muscles.
• Your doctor may change your dose of BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic, until you and your doctor find the best dose for you.

 

What should I avoid while taking BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, or vision problems within hours to weeks of taking BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities. See “What is the most important information I should know about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?”
What are the possible side effects of BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX®and BOTOX® Cosmetic can cause serious side effects. See “What is the most important information I should know about BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic?”

Other side effects of BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic include:

• dry mouth
• discomfort or pain at the injection site
• tiredness
• headache
• neck pain
• eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes
• allergic reactions. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic may include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint

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