How is incobotulinumtoxinA given?
This medicine is injected into a muscle or into a gland. A healthcare provider will give you this injection once every 12 to 16 weeks. IncobotulinumtoxinA injections should be spaced at least 12 weeks apart.
Botulinum toxin injections should be given only by a trained medical professional, even when used for cosmetic purposes.
Your injections may be given into more than one area at a time, depending on the condition being treated.
While receiving injections for eye muscle conditions, you may need to use eye drops, ointment, a special contact lens or other device to protect the surface of your eye. Follow your doctor's instructions.
It may take up to 7 days after injection before neck muscle spasm symptoms begin to improve.
The effects of a botulinum toxin injection are temporary. Your symptoms may return completely within 3 months. After repeat injections, it may take less and less time before your symptoms return, especially if your body develops antibodies to the botulinum toxin.
Do not seek botulinum toxin injections from more than one medical professional at a time. If you switch healthcare providers, be sure to tell your new provider how long it has been since your last botulinum toxin injection.
Using this medicine more often than prescribed will not make it more effective and may result in serious side effects.