Glass vial of 'BoTox', Ireland, 1998
- Made:
- 1998 in Westport and High Wycombe
- supplier:
- Allergan Limited
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A vial of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox, made by Allergan Pharmaceuticals (Allergan Botox Ltd), Westport, Ireland and supplied by Allergan Limited, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, 1998. The toxin is used therapeutically for muscle contraction disorders such as writer's cramp. It is also alleged to have anti-wrinkle properties for use in cosmetic surgery.
A vial of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox, made by Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Westport, Ireland, in 1998. The toxin is used therapeutically for muscle contraction disorders such as writer's cramp. It is also alleged to have anti-wrinkle properties for use in cosmetic surgery.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Object Number:
- 2000-877 Pt1
- Materials:
- aluminium (metal), glass, paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 40 mm 25 mm, .015kg
- type:
- botulism toxin
- credit:
- Allergan Limited
