Serious adverse reactions, including excessive weakness, dysphagia, and aspiration pneumonia, with some adverse reactions associated with fatal outcomes, have been reported in patients who received BOTOX injections for unapproved uses. In these cases, the adverse reactions were not necessarily related to distant spread of toxin, but may have resulted from the administration of BOTOX to the site of injection and/or adjacent structures.
Safety and effectiveness of BOTOX have not been established for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis in pediatric patients under age 18.
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Instructions for the Minor’s Iodine-Starch Test Procedure: Patients should shave underarms and abstain from use of over-the-counter deodorants or antiperspirants for 24 hours prior to the test. Patient should be resting comfortably without exercise or hot drinks for approximately 30 minutes prior to the test. Dry the underarm area and then immediately paint it with iodine solution.
Do not use in people who are hypersensitive to any botulinum toxin product or any components of the vial. There should be no infection at the proposed injection sitio.
Can be injected into the muscle, intradermally (into the skin dermal layer), or into the bladder wall depending on the condition being treated
In order to minimize the risk of potential complications, this product should only be used by healthcare practitioners who have appropriate training, experience and who are knowledgeable about the anatomy at and around the injection site.
Blepharospasm and strabismus (eye misalignment [one eye faces a different way to the other]) associated with dystonia in people aged 12 years and older
Reduced blinking from BOTOX injection of the orbicularis muscle can lead to corneal exposure, persistent epithelial defect, and corneal ulceration, especially in patients with VII nerve disorders.
The effects of Botox aren't permanent because the nerve endings that were blocked by Botox gradually regenerate and repair themselves. You won't wake up one day with the effect completely gone; rather, you'll notice a gradual return of muscle movement over several weeks.
In several of the cases, patients had pre-existing dysphagia or other significant disabilities. There is insufficient information to identify factors associated with an increased risk for adverse reactions associated with the unapproved uses of BOTOX. The safety and effectiveness of BOTOX for unapproved uses have not been established.
Tell your health care provider if you have any diseases, injuries or disabilities of the hand, if you have a history forming bioestimulador de colágeno large, raised scars or if you have had any other skin treatments such as skin peels.
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for migraines is injected into 7 specific muscle areas around your head and neck to help prevent migraine headaches or migraine attacks before they start.
Tell your health care provider if you are taking blood thinners or medicines that can interfere with the clotting of blood, such as aspirin or warfarin. These medicines might make it more likely that you will experience bruising or bleeding at the injection sitio.