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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
BOTOX Cosmetic is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and a neuromuscular blocking agent indicated in adult patients for the temporary improvement in the appearance of (1):
• Moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity
• Moderate to severe lateral canthal lines associated with orbicularis oculi activity
• Moderate to severe forehead lines associated with frontalis muscle activity
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Botox Cosmetic is administered by intramuscular injection
• Glabellar Lines Administration: 0.1 mL (4 Units) into each of 5 sites, for a total dose of 20 Units (2.3)
• Lateral Canthal Lines Administration: 0.1 mL (4 Units) into each of 3 sites per side (6 total injection points), for a total of 24 Units (2.3)
• Forehead Lines Administration: 0.1 mL (4 Units) into each of 5 forehead line sites (20 Units) with 0.1 mL (4 Units) into each of 5 glabellar line sites (20 Units), for a recommended total of 40 Units (2.3)
• Follow dosage and administration recommendations. In treating adults for more than one approved indications with BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic, do not exceed a total dose of 400 Units administered in a 3 month interval
(2.1)
• See Preparation and Dilution Technique for instructions on BOTOX Cosmetic reconstitution, storage, and preparation before injection (2.2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
For Injection: 50 Units or 100 Units vacuum-dried powder in a single-use vial for reconstitution
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin preparation or to any of the components in the formulation (4.1, 5.4)
• Infection at the injection site (4.2)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
• Potency Units of BOTOX Cosmetic are not interchangeable with other preparations of botulinum toxin products
• Spread of toxin effects; swallowing and breathing difficulties can lead to death. Seek immediate medical attention if respiratory, speech or swallowing difficulties occur
• Potential serious adverse reactions after administration of BOTOX for unapproved uses
• Adverse event reports have been received involving the cardiovascular system, some with fatal outcomes. Use caution when administering to patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
• Concomitant neuromuscular disorder may exacerbate clinical effects of treatment
• Use with caution in patients with compromised respiratory function or dysphagia (5.7)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions are (6.1):
• Glabellar Lines: eyelid ptosis (3%)
• Lateral Canthal Lines: eyelid edema (1%)
• Forehead Lines: headache (9%) and brow ptosis (2%)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Allergan at 1-800-678-1605 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Patients receiving concomitant treatment of BOTOX Cosmetic and aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission (e.g., curare-like agents), or muscle relaxants, should be observed closely
because the effect of BOTOX Cosmetic may be potentiated
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