Onabotulinumtoxina (Intramuscular Route)

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Proper Use

Your doctor will give you this medicine in a hospital or clinic. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.

This medicine should come with a medication guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Your doctor will only use onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox® or Botox® Cosmetic) to treat your condition. Other botulinum toxin products may not work the same way and require a different dose.

Precautions Before Using

DR601801

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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