"Botox is a diluted, purified form of botulinum, one of the most toxic substances in the world. The ingredient works by temporarily blocking nerve signals and causing muscles to relax. While most famously approved for cosmetic use, Botox is also approved in the U.S. for a number of medical conditions, including muscle spasms, eye disorders and migraines. In rare cases, the toxin can spread beyond the injection site to other parts of the body, paralyzing or weakening muscles needed for breathing and swallowing."
"FDA-approved Botox drugs carry the agency's most serious warning, a boxed label alerting doctors and patients that the medications can cause serious or life-threatening side effects. In rare cases, the toxin can spread beyond the injection site to other parts of the body, paralyzing or weakening muscles needed for breathing and swallowing. Signs of botulism include difficulty swallowing or breathing, slurred speech and muscle weakness. Those symptoms can occur several hours after an injection."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs after reports of injuries and toxic side effects. Most warning letters targeted cosmetic websites offering unofficial or mislabeled products that lack FDA approval. Botox, a diluted purified form of botulinum toxin, temporarily blocks nerve signals to relax muscles and is approved for cosmetic and several medical uses. FDA-approved products carry a boxed warning for serious or life‑threatening effects when toxin spreads beyond the injection site. Signs of botulism include difficulty breathing or swallowing, slurred speech and muscle weakness; immediate medical care is advised.
Read at www.bostonherald.com
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