Five vials of botulism toxin

Made:
1998
A vial of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox A vial of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox Five vials of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox

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A vial of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox
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A vial of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Five vials of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Five vials of botulism toxin, marketed as BoTox, made by Allegan Ltd, 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
type:
botulism toxin
credit:
Allergan Limited

Parts

Glass vial of 'BoTox', Ireland, 1998

Glass vial of 'BoTox', Ireland, 1998

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.

Measurements:
overall: 40 mm 25 mm, .015kg
Materials:
glass , plastic (unidentified) , aluminium (metal) and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
2000-877 Pt1
type:
botulism toxin