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We all are mostly familiar of the brand Botox and its use in both the medical and cosmetic industry. But little do we know about other brands that consist of the same neurotoxin.

We have the brand Azzalure, which is primarily used for the temporary improvement of the appearance of severe vertical frown lines arising between the eyebrows. It is manufactured by Galderma (UK) Limited. The procedure is given to adults below 65 years old who have an important psychological impact due to such frown lines.

Next, we know of Dysport by Ipsen Limited, where it focuses on muscle spasm. It has the same indications as Botox, except that it’s not for those with hyperhidrosis, headache prevention in people with chronic migraines, nor is it for urinary incontinence.

Another brand with the botulinum toxin is Vistabel, which is again used mainly for cosmetic purposes. Its manufacturer is Allergan.

Xeomin, on the other hand, was introduced by Merz Pharma UK Limited. Like Dysport, its effects are concentrated on muscle spasm correction.

The most important info that a patient given with the toxin should know is that the drug can spread beyond the injection part and to other areas of the body. Not only that, symptoms of life-threatening effects can appear several weeks after the treatment.

Such patients should look out for vision problems, drooping eyelids, hoarseness of voice, loss of bladder control, severe muscle weakness, or difficulty swallowing, talking, or breathing.

Also, the botulinum toxin effects are actually just temporary. The symptoms that you had prior to the treatment may return 3 months thereafter. However, when you get to have repeated injections, your body will in turn develop more antibodies against the toxin and may take lesser time for the prior symptoms to come back. That is why the use of the medication should be at least three months apart.