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.
BOTOX is indicated for the treatment of strabismus and blepharospasm associated with dystonia, including benign essential blepharospasm or VII nerve disorders in patients 12 years of age and older.
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.
The price of Botox is typically calculated based on the number of units of Botox needed, but some providers may offer a flat rate for specific areas.
Immediately stop the injection if a patient exhibits any of the following symptoms, including changes in vision, signs of a stroke, blanching of the skin, or unusual pain during or shortly after the procedure. The treating physician should be knowledgeable regarding any pretreatment evaluation and appropriate interventions in the event of intravascular disseminated injection. Prompt intervention by an appropriate medical specialist should be given should these signs or symptoms of intravascular injection occur.
Discard the vial if a vacuum does not pull the diluent into the vial. Gently mix BOTOX with the diluent by rotating the vial. Record the date and time of reconstitution on the space on the label. BOTOX should be administered within 24 hours after reconstitution. During this time period, unused reconstituted BOTOX should be stored in a refrigerator (2° to oito°C) for up to 24 hours until time of use. BOTOX vials are for single-dose only. Discard any unused portion.
Below is a breakdown of typical unit ranges for the most common facial and neck areas using botox Botox Cosmetic:
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.
Subsequent doses for patients experiencing incomplete paralysis of the target muscle may be increased up to two-fold compared to the previously administered dose.
Cartons have features to alert users if the content may have been compromised, for example, each Botox and Botox Cosmetic vial label and carton labeling also contain the U.
Botox Cosmetic is injected into the specific muscles on your face that contribute to severe wrinkles or facial lines.
Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed. Botox interacts with just over 110 different medications. Common medications that may interact with Botox include:
These products are contraindicated for patients with severe allergies manifested by a history of anaphylaxis, or history or presence of multiple severe allergies; patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components; and patients with bleeding disorders.
Start conservatively if you're new to Botox. It's often easier to add a little more in a follow-up appointment than to correct an overdone result (which requires waiting for the Botox to wear off naturally, usually over 3-4 months).