Botox® 100u (English/Korean)

BOTOX 100IU INJECTION belongs to a group of medications called neurotoxin drugs. BOTOX 100IU INJECTION is used in the treatment of cervical dystonia (contraction of neck muscles), Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), Strabismus (a condition in which eyes do not see the same side), and Blepharospasm (uncontrolled twitching of eyelids).

BOTOX 100IU INJECTION contains Botulinum Toxin Type A, which works by blocking the neurotransmitter release of acetylcholine, which is responsible for flaccid paralysis.

BOTOX 100IU INJECTION may cause certain side effects such as neck pain, headache, upper respiratory tract infections, pain at the site of injection, skin rash and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. BOTOX 100IU INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Do not take BOTOX 100IU INJECTION if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have lung disease, myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or motor neuropathy liver/kidney disease before starting the treatment. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should receive BOTOX 100IU INJECTION only if recommended by the physician.

Uses of BOTOX 100IU INJECTION

BOTOX 100IU INJECTION is used in the treatment of Cervical Dystonia, Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis, Strabismus, Blepharospasm. The detailed uses of BOTOX 100IU INJECTION are as follows:

Cosmetic Applications: BOTOX 100IU INJECTION is widely used to reduce facial wrinkles and fine lines, especially around the forehead, eyes (crow’s feet), and between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). It works by relaxing targeted facial muscles to smooth the skin.
Chronic Migraine Prevention: BOTOX 100IU INJECTION is FDA-approved for preventing chronic migraines in adults who experience headaches on 15 or more days per month.
Muscle Spasticity and Dystonia: BOTOX 100IU INJECTION treats muscle spasms and abnormal contractions in conditions like cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, and spasticity in the limbs due to cerebral palsy or stroke.
Overactive Bladder and Urinary Incontinence: BOTOX 100IU INJECTION is injected into the bladder wall to help control incontinence and overactive bladder symptoms, especially in patients who don’t respond to other medications.
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating): BOTOX 100IU INJECTION is used to treat severe underarm sweating by blocking nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands.
Eye Muscle Disorders: BOTOX 100IU INJECTION helps manage conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) and eyelid twitching by relaxing the affected muscles.
Sialorrhea (Excessive Drooling): BOTOX 100IU INJECTION reduces drooling in neurological conditions by inhibiting salivary gland activity.