DYSPORT- botulinum toxin type a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp
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MEDICATION GUIDE
DYSPORT® (DIS-port)
(abobotulinumtoxinA)
Injection
Read the Medication Guide that comes with DYSPORT® before you start using it and each time DYSPORT® is given to you. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment. You should share this information with your family members and caregivers.
What is the most important information I should know about DYSPORT®?
DYSPORT® may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening including:
These problems can happen within hours, or days to weeks after an injection of DYSPORT®. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems after treatment with DYSPORT®:
These symptoms can happen within hours, or days to weeks after you receive an injection of DYSPORT®.
These problems could make it unsafe for you to drive a car or do other dangerous activities. See "What should I avoid while receiving DYSPORT®?".
What is DYSPORT®?
DYSPORT® is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:
CD is caused by muscle spasms in the neck. These spasms cause abnormal position of the head and often neck pain. After DYSPORT® is injected into muscles, those muscles are weakened for up to 12 to 16 weeks or longer. This may help lessen your symptoms.
Frown lines (wrinkles) happen because the muscles that control facial expression are used often (muscle tightening over and over). After DYSPORT® is injected into the muscles that control facial expression, the medicine stops the tightening of these muscles for up to 4 months.
It is not known whether DYSPORT® is safe or effective in children under 18 years of age.
It is not known whether DYSPORT® is safe or effective for the treatment of other types of muscle spasms. It is not known whether DYSPORT® is safe or effective for the treatment of other wrinkles.
Who should not take DYSPORT®?
Do not take DYSPORT® if you:
What should I tell my doctor before taking DYSPORT®?
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal products. Using DYSPORT® with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received DYSPORT® in the past.
Especially tell your doctor if you:
Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
How should I take DYSPORT®?
What should I avoid while taking DYSPORT®?
DYSPORT® may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, blurred vision, or drooping eyelids within hours to weeks of taking DYSPORT®. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities. See "What is the most important information I should know about DYSPORT®?"
What are the possible side effects of DYSPORT®?
DYSPORT® can cause serious side effects. See "What is the most important information I should know about DYSPORT®?"
Other side effects of DYSPORT® include:
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of DYSPORT®. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
General information about DYSPORT®:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about DYSPORT®. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about DYSPORT® that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information about DYSPORT® call 877-397-7671 or go to www.dysport.com or www.DysportUSA.com.
What are the ingredients in DYSPORT®?
Active ingredient: (botulinum toxin Type A)
Inactive ingredients: human albumin, and lactose. DYSPORT® may contain cow's milk protein.
Revised March 2012
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Distributed by:
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
and
Medicis Aesthetics Inc.
a wholly owned subsidiary of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
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