What is Botox and how does it work? Derived from Clostridium botulinum, Botox[1] is a neurotoxin that is medically used to treat specific muscular conditions. It’s also cosmetically used to remove facial lines and wrinkles[2] by temporarily paralyzing the underlying muscles. When you go to the dermatologist for Botox treatments[3], you’re actually going for botulinum toxin therapy, which is also...
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Ipsen SA (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) (Ipsen), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) for injection for the treatment of lower limb spasticity in pediatric patients two years of age and older. Dysport®...
HERTFORDSHIRE, England and PITTSBURGH, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Mylan Specialty, a division of Mylan N.V. (Nasdaq: MYL[1]) which markets and distributes EpiPen® (epinephrine injection) Auto-Injector, today commented on the voluntary nationwide recall of Sanofi’s Auvi-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) auto-injector. Mylan confirms that EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® (epinephrine injection) Auto-Injectors are not affected by the Auvi-Q® recall, and the company has...
Murphy, Buchwald Sponsored Legislation Takes Effect December 19 ALBANY, NY – As the father of a child with severe allergies, Senator Terrence Murphy carefully monitors his child’s meals and snacks. He has heard the horror stories, including the sudden death of a Michigan student in 2015 who had an allergic reaction to peanuts while traveling on a school bus. Knowing...
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