In the previous article titled “Use Of Botulinum Toxin As A Cosmetic Enhancing Tool”, we gave a brief history of Botulinum toxin and its uses in various domains of medicine , especially cosmetology. This article, the next in the series, focusses upon the doses of Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A). It also provides an insight of the complications and contraindications associated with the use of BTX-A. What is the actual dose of BTX-A for treatment purpose? A well-known medical fact is that “ Only the Dose makes a Remedy poisonous ”.
So when it comes to handing such a lethal toxin like botulinum, the saying turns into a necessity. A slight mistake in adjusting the dose of BTX-A can give rise to a number of complications in the patient. BTX-A is available in the form of vials, whose sizes vary from country to country. In India, BTX-A is available in 2 vial sizes, 100 and 50 units respectively.…
