sclerosis [ ALS or Lou Gehrig ’ s disease ], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome ). See “ What is the most important information I should know about BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic ?”
• have allergies to any botulinum toxin product
• had any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the past
• have or have had a breathing problem , such as asthma or emphysema
• have or have had swallowing problems
• have or have had bleeding problems
• have plans to have surgery
• had surgery on your face
• have weakness of your forehead muscles , such as trouble raising your eyebrows
• have drooping eyelids
• have any other change in the way your face normally looks
• have symptoms of a urinary tract infection ( UTI ) and are being treated for urinary incontinence . Symptoms of a urinary tract
infection may include pain or burning with urination , frequent urination , or fever .
• have problems emptying your bladder on your own and are being treated for urinary incontinence
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant . It is not known if BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby .
• are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed . It is not known if BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic passes into breast milk .
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take , including prescription and nonprescription medicines , vitamins and herbal products . Using BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic 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 or BOTOX Cosmetic in the past .
Especially tell your doctor if you :
• have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months
• have received injections of botulinum toxin , such as Myobloc ® ( rimabotulinumtoxinB ), Dysport ® ( abobotulinumtoxinA ), or Xeomin ® ( incobotulinumtoxinA ) in the past . Be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received .
• have recently received an antibiotic by injection
• take muscle relaxants
• take an allergy or cold medicine
• take a sleep medicine
• take anti-platelets ( aspirin-like products ) and / or anti-coagulants ( blood thinners )
Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above .
Know the medicines you take . Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine .
How should I take BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic ?
• BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic is an injection that your doctor will give you .
• BOTOX is injected into your affected muscles , skin , or bladder .
• BOTOX Cosmetic is injected into your affected muscles .
• Your doctor may change your dose of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic , until you and your doctor find the best dose for you .
• Your doctor will tell you how often you will receive your dose of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic injections .
What should I avoid while taking BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic ?
BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness , or vision problems within hours to weeks of taking BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic . If this happens , do not drive a car , operate machinery , or do other dangerous activities . See “ What is the most important information I should know about BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic ?”
What are the possible side effects of BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic ?
BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic can cause serious side effects . See “ What is the most important information I should know about
BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic ?”
Other side effects of BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic include :
• dry mouth
• discomfort or pain at the injection site
• tiredness
• headache
• neck pain
• eye problems : double vision , blurred vision , decreased eyesight , drooping eyelids , swelling of your eyelids , and dry eyes .
• urinary tract infection in people being treated for urinary incontinence
• painful urination in people being treated for urinary incontinence
• inability to empty your bladder on your own and are being treated for urinary incontinence . If you have difficulty fully emptying your bladder after getting BOTOX , you may need to use disposable self-catheters to empty your bladder up to a few times each day until your bladder is able to start emptying again .
• allergic reactions . Symptoms of an allergic reaction to BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic may include : itching , rash , red itchy welts , wheezing , asthma symptoms , or dizziness or feeling faint . Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms , or if you become dizzy or faint .
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away .
These are not all the possible side effects of BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic . For more information , ask your doctor or pharmacist .
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects . You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 .
General information about BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic :
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide .
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic . If you would like more information , talk with your doctor . You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic that is written for healthcare professionals . For more information about BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic
call Allergan at 1-800-433-8871 or go to www . BOTOX . com .
What are the ingredients in BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic ?
Active ingredient : botulinum toxin type A
Inactive ingredients : human albumin and sodium chloride
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U . S . Food and Drug Administration .
Manufactured by : Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland a subsidiary of : Allergan , Inc .
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Myobloc ® is a registered trademark of Solstice Neurosciences , Inc .
Dysport ® is a registered trademark of Ipsen Biopharm Limited Company .
Xeomin ® is a registered trademark of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co KGaA .
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