Description
Xeomin is a prescription injectable medicine made from botulinum toxin type A, used to relax tight muscles and smooth facial frown lines. It is known as a “naked” neurotoxin because it lacks the accessory proteins found in other brands.
Common Uses
- Frown lines: Smooths moderate to severe lines between the eyebrows.
- Muscle spasms: Treats abnormal head position and neck pain from cervical dystonia.
- Eye twitching: Relaxes uncontrollable blinking known as blepharospasm.
- Limb spasticity: Relieves stiffness in upper limbs for adults and children.
- Excessive drooling: Manages chronic drooling or sialorrhea.
Potential Side Effects
- Injection site reactions: Pain, swelling, bruising, or redness where injected.
- General issues: Headache, dry mouth, or cold-like symptoms.
- Muscle weakness: Drooping eyelids or uneven eyebrows if the medicine spreads.
- Serious risks: Severe allergic reactions or trouble swallowing and breathing
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