Xeomin (Botulinum Toxin Type A) is a prescription medication used to treat conditions that are caused by certain muscles going into spasm. These include:
• abnormal head position and neck pain with cervical dystonia (CD)
• blepharospasm in adults, involuntary blinking and eye closing
• chronic sialorrhea (drooling) in adult patients
• muscle stiffness in the arm because of upper limp plasticity
Botulinum toxin is a neuromuscular paralytic agent. It should only be given by a physician or other qualified health care provider.
Xeomin has now been approved for some cosmetics indicates. It is also an anti-wrinkle injection used to treat moderate-to-severe frown lines between eyebrows.
Manufacturer Information
CanadianPharmacyKing.com offers brand name Xeomin comes from Canada manufactured by MERZ. It is available in two strengths: 50 unit/vial and 100 unit/vial. One vial contains 50 or 100 units of Clostridium Botulinum neurotoxin type A, free from complexing proteins. It is presented as a powder for solution for injection. The powder is white. There is no generic equivalent of Xeomin.
The common side effects of Xeomin include diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, nasal congestion, upper respiratory infection, etc. If you experience severe side effects such as difficult breathing, facial paralysis, fever, irregular heartbeat, painful swallowing, speech problems, or signs of an allergic reaction, please notify your doctor promptly.
Do not use Xeomin if you are allergic to Botulinum Toxin Type A or any ingredients of this medication. Before using Xeomin powder for solution for injection, tell your doctor all your medical history, especially:
• If you have asthma
• If you have bleeding problems
• If you have drooping eyelids
• If you have a generalized disorder of muscle activity, such as myasthenia gravis
Tell your doctor if you are taking all the prescriptions and non-prescription medications, including allergy or cold medicine, antibiotics, muscle relaxant, and sleep medications. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
References
Health Canada Advisory – the use of Xeomin (botulinum toxin type A)