Botox Cosmetic

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Dosage 3 Pharmacokinetics 4 Mechanism-of-action 5 More General Terms 6 References

Indications

• wrinkles (deep frown lines)

Dosage

• topical application [2]

Pharmacokinetics

• treatments last only 3-4 months

Mechanism-of-action

• paralyzes wrinkle-promoting muscles

More General Terms

• botulinum A toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin)
• dermatologic agent

References

1. Prescriber's Letter 10(1):5 2003
2. Brandt F et al. Efficacy and safety evaluation of a novel botulinum toxin topical gel for the treatment of moderate to severe lateral canthal lines. Dermatol Surg 2010 Dec; 36:2111 <PubMed> PMID: [1] <Internet> [2]

Botox Cosmetic