What is Xeomin?

Xeomin is a prescription medicine that contains incobotulinumtoxin A, a purified form of botulinum toxin type A derived from the bacteria that causes botulism. It works by blocking nerve activity in muscles, which temporarily reduces muscle activity and leads to muscle relaxation.

Uses of Xeomin

Xeomin is used for both cosmetic and medical purposes:

Cosmetic use: It is injected into muscles to improve the appearance of moderate to severe upper facial lines such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet in adults, providing temporary smoothing of wrinkles.

Medical use: Xeomin treats several conditions involving muscle overactivity or spasms, including:

• Cervical dystonia (abnormal head position and neck pain due to muscle spasms) in adults.
• Blepharospasm (involuntary eyelid spasms) in adults.
• Increased muscle stiffness (spasticity) in the arms for adults and children aged 2 to 17 years (excluding spasticity caused by cerebral palsy).
• Chronic drooling (sialorrhea) in adults and children aged 2 years and older.