Additional general adult spasticity dosing information is also applicable to pediatric spasticity patients.

Limiting the dose injected into the sternocleidomastoid muscle may reduce the occurrence of dysphagia. Injections into the levator scapulae may be associated with an increased risk of upper respiratory infection and dysphagia.

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take pelo other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:

Patients should discontinue anti-platelet therapy at least 3 days before the injection procedure. Patients on anti-coagulant therapy need to be managed appropriately to decrease the risk of bleeding. Appropriate caution should be exercised when performing a cystoscopy.

Do not use in people who are hypersensitive to any botulinum toxin product or any components of the vial. There should be no infection at the proposed injection site.

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.

have weakness of your forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows or drooping eyelids and plan to get onabotulinumtoxinA injection in your face

If you are being treated for excessive sweating, shave your underarms about 24 hours before your injection. Do not apply antiperspirant or deodorant for 24 hours before or after you receive the injection. Avoid exercise and hot foods or beverages within 30 minutes before the injection.

These are biological products that have already been approved by the FDA, against which biosimilar products are compared. There are 2 for onabotulinumtoxinA.

In several of the cases, patients had pre-existing dysphagia or other significant disabilities. There is insufficient information to identify factors associated with an increased risk for adverse reactions associated with the unapproved uses of BOTOX. The safety and effectiveness of BOTOX for unapproved uses have not been established.

Overactive bladder symptoms such as incontinence when other medications are ineffective or not tolerated

Facial Anatomy: Everyone's facial structure and sculptra muscle placement are unique. A skilled injector assesses your specific anatomy to determine the optimal placement and dosage for your individual needs.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.