BOTOX® 50u (English Alternative)

Description

Name: BOTOX® 50u (English Alternative)
Manufacturer: Allergan
Active Substance(s): BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A
Strength: 50u
Package Content: 1 x 50u Vial

BOTOX® 50u is an onabotulinumtoxinA injectable neuromodulator designed for both cosmetic and therapeutic applications. It functions by blocking the release of acetylcholine, leading to temporary muscle paralysis and a reduction in wrinkles or muscle-related conditions. It is widely used for aesthetic purposes, such as treating glabellar lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet, as well as medical conditions like chronic migraines, muscle spasticity, and hyperhidrosis. The effects typically last 3 to 4 months, requiring repeat treatments for maintenance​.

Key Features:

• Dual-Use Product – FDA-approved for both cosmetic and medical treatments.
• Precise Dosing – Available in a 50-unit vial, allowing for controlled injections.
• Long-Lasting Results – Effects typically last 3-4 months, with peak efficacy at 2 weeks​.

BOTOX® 50u is supplied in a single-use vial, containing a vacuum-dried powder that must be reconstituted before injection.

Packaging Details:

• Available as a 50-unit vial, sealed with an Allergan holographic label for authenticity.
• Supplied in a tamper-proof box with clear storage and dilution instructions.
• Labeled with U.S. License Number 1145, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards​.

Ingredients:

• Active Ingredient: OnabotulinumtoxinA – 50 Units per vial.
• Inactive Ingredients:
  • Human albumin (0.25 mg) – Stabilizer.
  • Sodium chloride (0.45 mg) – Helps maintain isotonicity​.

BOTOX® 50u is indicated for both aesthetic enhancements and medical conditions requiring muscle relaxation.

Aesthetic Indications:

• Glabellar lines (frown lines) – 20 Units total, with 4 Units per injection site.
• Lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet) – 24 Units total, with 4 Units per site.
• Forehead lines – 40 Units total, combined with glabellar treatment​.

Medical Indications:

• Chronic migraines – 155 to 195 Units, injected every 12 weeks.
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) – 50 Units per underarm.
• Muscle spasticity and dystonia – Dosing varies based on the severity of the condition​.

Contraindications:

• Allergy to botulinum toxin or formulation components.
• Active infection at the injection site.
• Neuromuscular disorders, such as myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome​.

Common Side Effects:

• Glabellar lines: Eyelid ptosis (3%), mild redness, and swelling.
• Lateral canthal lines: Eyelid edema (1%), temporary discomfort.
• Forehead lines: Headache (9%), brow ptosis (2%)​.

BOTOX® 50u must be reconstituted with preservative-free 0.9% sodium chloride before injection.

Administration Guidelines:

• Glabellar lines – 20 Units total, with 4 Units per 5 injection points.
• Lateral canthal lines – 24 Units total, with 4 Units per 6 injection points.
• Forehead lines – 40 Units total, including glabellar lines treatment.
• Maximum total dose should not exceed 400 Units in 3 months​.

Storage Instructions:

• Unopened vials – Store at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F).
• After reconstitution – Use within 24 hours, keeping it refrigerated.

Do not freeze or shake the product, as this may reduce efficacy​.

Warning! The product is intended solely for professional use in a medical environment and under professional supervision. The product is supplied to medical professionals who specialize in aesthetic medicine (plastic surgery, facial treatments) and work under individual medical licenses as aestheticians or in dedicated clinics. Unprofessional use by individuals without a medical background may lead to severe adverse effects and health harm.