BOTOX® is a type A botulinum toxin that temporarily blocks the nerve impulses directed towards the muscles into which it is injected. This prevents the muscles from contracting.

BOTOX® is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of:

• moderate to severe vertical lines between the eyebrows seen at maximum frown (glabellar lines) and/or,
• moderate to severe lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet lines) seen at maximum smile and/or,
• moderate to severe forehead lines seen at maximum eyebrow elevation

when the severity of the facial lines has an important psychological impact in adult patients in order to relax and soften the appearance of these lines.

BOTOX® is also indicated for certain Neurological, Bladder and Skin appendage disorders. Please refer to the product SPC for more details : 

BOTOX 50 Units Powder for solution for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) (medicines.org.uk)

The powder for solution for injection, appears as a thin white deposit on the base of the vial. BOTOX® can be stored in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C), or stored in a freezer (-5°C to -20°C).