Fraudulent Botox products may exist. Always check the translucent silver Allergan seal is intact on the Botox carton labeling. or the vial label contains a holographic film with the name Allergan with rainbow-colored horizontal lines on it, and there is a U.S. license number 1145 on the vial label and carton labeling. When used to treat bladder dysfunction, patients should not have a post-void residual (PVR) urine volume of more than 200mL if they are not self-catheterizing, nor a urinary tract infection (UTI) at the time of the appointment.
1)]. Deaths as a complication of severe dysphagia have been reported after treatment with botulinum toxin. Dysphagia may persist for several months, and require use of a feeding tube to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. Aspiration may result from severe dysphagia and is a particular risk when treating patients in whom swallowing or respiratory function is already compromised.
Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (an overactive bladder disorder caused by a dysfunction in the nerves that supply the bladder) in pediatric patients 5 years of age and older who do not respond to, or are intolerant of, anticholinergic medication.
Please see the Patient Information Guide available at for list of these events. Tell your health care provider about any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
Based on animal data, onabotulinumtoxinA may harm your unborn baby. Talk sculptra to your healthcare provider about the risks of receiving this medicine during pregnancy.
This may not be a complete list of all botulinum toxin products. Be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received
Check out these common questions for more info about Radiesse and what your patients can expect from treatment.
Botox Cosmetic and Botox come as separate products but are both prescription medicines that contain the active ingredient onabotulinumtoxinA. Continue reading
treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in children 5 years of age and older when anticholinergics do not work well enough or cannot be taken
Your provider will tailor the dosage based on your facial anatomy and goals. Some people may need more or fewer units for optimal, natural-looking results.
The cosmetic benefits of this procedure were discovered by accident – the original reason Botox was injected into the masseter muscle was to relieve teeth grinding (also called bruxism) and jaw pain or tension. Continue reading
Botox Cosmetic is the brand used to smooth wrinkles. Botox is injected into specific muscles or glands every 3 months or more, depending on the condition.
If a local anesthetic instillation is performed, the bladder should be drained and irrigated with sterile saline before injection.
Using Botox 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 in the past. Especially tell your doctor if you: