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Tell your doctor about all your medical
conditions, including if you:
• have a disease that affects your muscles
and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral
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
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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.
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.
2525 Dupont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
Revised: 09/2013
© 2013 Allergan, Inc.
®
marks owned by Allergan, Inc.
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.
Patented. See: www.allergan.com/products/
patent_notices

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