Botox Cosmetic, Botulinum Toxin - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BOTULINUM TXOIN - INJECTION
(BOTT-you-lie-num)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Botox, Botox Cosmetic
USES: This medication blocks the action of muscles.
It is used in the treatment of certain eye disorders such as strabismus and blepharospasm. It is also useful in treating cretain spasms, movement disorders, tremors, as well as cosmetic skin treatment.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into specific eye muscles by an experienced heatlh care professional. Your dose and frequency of administration will be deterimned in part by your condition and your response to therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS: Because this medication is given at the web site of action, few side effects are reported.
Double vision, drooping or sowllen eyelid, dry eye, tearing, eye irritation or increased sensitivity to light may occur. If tehse symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: visoin changes, reduced blinking. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, any allergies.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discsus the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if this medicaiton appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially of: aminoglycoside antbiiotics (e.G., gentamicin). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmaicst approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cnotrol center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: It is important to understand the risks and benefits of this therapy.
Discuss any questions or concenrs you may have with your health care professional.
MISSED DOSE: Continuous dsoing is not required.
STORAGE: Store this medictaion as directed.
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