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BOTOX® neurotoxin is a medicine approved to treat:
  • Cervical dystonia (CD)—head tilting, neck pain, and neck muscle spasms
    • CD is also known as spasmodic torticollis
  • Blepharospasm, or eyelid spasms
  • Strabismus, also called crossed eyes
  • Symptoms of severe underarm sweating when topical medicines don't work well enough
Living with these conditions can be difficult. For example, CD or blepharospasm can even make it hard to do simple daily tasks, such as dressing yourself or driving a car. But with treatment, you may be able to manage your symptoms. Many people have turned to BOTOX® for relief with positive results.

BOTOX® treatment is given by injection. Only a licensed doctor can give patients BOTOX® injections. Allergan ensures strict quality control when manufacturing BOTOX®. The source of BOTOX® is a type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. These bacteria produce a substance that is the active ingredient in BOTOX®.

Explore this section to learn more about:
Indications
BOTOX® is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:
  • to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD) in adults
  • to treat certain types of eye muscle problems (strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm) in people 12 years and older
BOTOX® is also injected into the skin to treat the symptoms of severe underarm sweating (severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems after treatment with BOTOX®:
  • Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing. These problems can happen hours to weeks after an injection of BOTOX®, usually because the muscles that you use to breathe and swallow can become weak after the injection. Death can happen as a complication if you have severe problems with swallowing or breathing after treatment with BOTOX®
  • Swallowing problems may last for several months. People who already have swallowing or breathing problems before receiving BOTOX® have the highest risk of getting these problems
  • Spread of toxin effects. In some cases, the effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas of the body away from the injection site and cause symptoms of a serious condition called botulism. The symptoms of botulism include: loss of strength and muscle weakness all over the body, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia), trouble saying words clearly (dysarthria), loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing
These symptoms can happen hours to weeks after you receive an injection of BOTOX®.

These problems could make it unsafe for you to drive a car or do other dangerous activities. See “What should I avoid while receiving BOTOX®?” in Medication Guide.

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX® has been used at the recommended dose to treat severe underarm sweating, blepharospasm, or strabismus, or when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines.

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).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

BOTOX® can cause serious side effects. Other side effects of BOTOX® include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to BOTOX® 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®. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

For additional information refer to Medication Guide. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about BOTOX®. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor.

Please see full product information, including Medication Guide about BOTOX®.
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