Substance / Medication

Botulinum toxin type A

Overview

Active Ingredient
botulinum toxin type A
RxNorm CUI
1712
Labeler: Sportpharm LLCUpdated: 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Postmarketing reports indicate that the effects of BOTOX and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These may include asthenia, generalized muscle weakness, diplopia, ptosis, dysphagia, dysphonia, dysarthria, ur

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

BOTOX is contraindicated: [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] In patients who are hypersensitive to any botulinum toxin product or to any of the components in the formulation. In the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s). [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 , 5.13 )] For intra

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

126 trials linked to this intervention

126
Total Trials
21
Recruiting
51
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Prevention of Migraines: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.
Chamani Goli, Jasim Hajer, Minston Ava et al. · Toxins (Basel) · 2026
PMID: 41591179Meta-Analysis
Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A for shoulder pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Zhuang Shiying, Zhang Xiaoli, Lin Cheng et al. · BMC Musculoskelet Disord · 2026
PMID: 41507914Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Management of Scars After Facial Surgery.
Jiang Aibo, Jiang Ruiming, Liu Ting · J Cosmet Dermatol · 2025
PMID: 40098230Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Clinical impacts of botulinum toxin type A injections for provoked vestibulodynia: insights from randomized controlled trials.
Gao Zhengyu, Hu Luoman, Yi Chuanjian et al. · BMC Womens Health · 2025
PMID: 41339844Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Does botulinum toxin type A treatment influence non-motor symptoms in cervical dystonia patients? A systematic review.
Dudzic Małgorzata, Pieczyńska Anna, Drużdż Artur et al. · Neurol Neurochir Pol · 2025
PMID: 39950422Meta-Analysis
Botulinum Toxin Type A for Preventing Facial Trauma and Hypertrophic Scars: A Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis.
Lu Jie, Chen Yuhua, Xie Hongxia et al. · J Cosmet Dermatol · 2025
PMID: 41152696Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.
Sun Jing, Chen Shuangyu, Yang Ting et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · 2025
PMID: 40500510Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Botulinum toxin type A therapy for blepharospasm.
Duarte Gonçalo S, Rodrigues Filipe B, Marques Raquel E et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2020
PMID: 33211907Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Botulinum toxin type A therapy for blepharospasm.
Costa J, Espírito-Santo C, Borges A et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2005
PMID: 15674969Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Botulinum toxin type A (substance)
SNOMED CT
108890005
UMLS CUI
C0006050
RxNorm CUI
1712
Labeler
Sportpharm LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 4 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

4
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
126
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.