Botulinum A toxin comes in 50, 100 or 200 units/vial for injection by a trained healthcare professional. Botulimum A toxin is a Prescription Medicine that is used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. This medicine has benefits and risks. Side effects may include drooping of the eyelids or eyebrows, headache, face pain, redness, swelling at the injection site, bruising, skin tightness, muscle weakness, numbness or a feeling of pins and needles, nausea, flu-like symptoms, eyelid swelling, aching/itching forehead, feeling of tension. For more information read the Consumer Medicine Information available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Talk to your Doctor to find out if Botulinum A toxin is right for you. Botulinum A toxin is not a funded medicine so you will have to pay for it and for any Doctor charges.
TAPS Approval No: CH4594