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Botulinum Toxin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Botulinum Toxin is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Botulinum Toxin safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Botulinum Toxin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Botulinum Toxin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Botulinum Toxin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Botulinum Toxin on the Kidneys?
Botulinum Toxin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Botulinum Toxin on the Liver?
Using Botulinum Toxin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Botulinum Toxin on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Botulinum Toxin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Botulinum Toxin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Botulinum Toxin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Botulinum Toxin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Botulinum Toxin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Botulinum Toxin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Botulinum Toxin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Botulinum Toxin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Botulinum Toxin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Botulinum Toxin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Botulinum Toxin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Botulinum Toxin.
Botulinum Toxin may be used as an antidote for tetanus. But limited data supports that medicine can be used in the treatment of rigidity and muscle spasticity during tetanus.
Botulinum Toxin is a brand name for botulinum toxin and it is available in the form of injection. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called muscle relaxant. It is a toxin which is produced by bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum Toxin is used to treat muscle spasm and preventing the headache associated with migraine. In children, it is used to prevent foot deformity associated with spasm in the leg muscle.
Botulinum Toxin works by blocking the nerve impulse to muscle and preventing the excessive contraction of the muscle where it is injected. In case, of migraine Botulinum Toxin blocks the pain signal which indirectly inhibits the migraine attack.
No, Botulinum Toxin does not cause headache. In fact, it is used to provide relief from headache associated with migraine.
Yes, Botulinum Toxin can cause inflammation ( swelling). It is a common side effect of this drug. The exact cause of inflammation is unknown. However, if you experience excessive inflammation after taking this then immediately contact your doctor without further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 99
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA)