What is XEOMIN made of?

It is made from a neurotoxin called Botulinum which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA) is also used for cosmetic purposes and to treat moderate wrinkles.

How is XEOMIN different from Botox?

The main difference between Xeomin and Botox is that Xeomin contains a “naked” form of botulinum toxin. Unlike Botox, which contains accessory proteins, Xeomin (Xeomin coupons | What is Xeomin?) is designed to deliver the toxin without any protein additives.

Does XEOMIN contain human albumin?

XEOMIN contains human serum albumin. Based on effective donor screening and product manufacturing processes, it carries an extremely remote risk for transmission of viral diseases and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD).

Can you have an allergic reaction to XEOMIN?

XEOMIN® may cause serious side effects, including allergic reactions. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to XEOMIN® may include: itching, rash, redness, swelling, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint.

Is xeomin good for forehead wrinkles?

Xeomin® is the latest cosmetic injectable approved by the FDA to treat facial lines and wrinkles. Xeomin®, like Botox® and Dysport®, are commonly used to treat dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles include the forehead lines, fine lines around the eyes, and the furrows between the eyebrows.

How much is 20 units of Xeomin?

Patients average 20 units of Xeomin® per visit, vs. 20 units of Botox and 40 units of Dysport®. The average retail cost to a patient in the US, for a Xeomin® treatment, is between $300.00 – $400.00 every 3 months based on the recommended dose of 20 Units per treatment session.

Is Xeomin cheaper than Botox?

Otherwise, Botox and Xeomin are virtually interchangeable. Both will last 3 to 6 months. Because Xeomin is new to the market, it is priced better. At $9 per unit, a treatment that would cost $300 in Botox will cost $225 with Xeomin.

Is there human plasma in Botox?

Botox is made from donated human plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease.

What is human albumin made of?

Albumin is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease.

Can Xeomin cause anxiety?

When this medication is used for excessive sweating, side effects such as non-underarm sweating, respiratory infections such as cold or flu, headache, fever, neck or back pain, and anxiety may occur.

Can Xeomin cause blindness?

Corneal Exposure, Corneal Ulceration, and Ectropion in Patients Treated with XEOMIN for Blepharospasm [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Risk of Ptosis in Patients Treated for Glabellar Lines [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]…