Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Your doctor will give you this medicine in a medical facility. It is given as a shot into one of your muscles or as a needle placed into your saliva gland.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Your doctor will only use incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin®) to treat your condition. Other botulinum toxin products may not work the same way.
You may be given medicine to numb the area where the shot will be injected. If you receive the medicine around your eyes, you may be given eye drops or ointment to numb the area. After your injection, you may need to wear a protective contact lens or eye patch.
You may see the effects of this medicine for your condition within 7 days after the injection, which may last up to 12 to 16 weeks. However, the duration of the effects may differ from person to person.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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