FDA Warns Against Counterfeit Botox Use
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Health officials in the U.S. sent letters to some websites. These websites sell fake or not approved Botox drugs. These drugs are used to make wrinkles less visible on faces.
The FDA said they are acting because people got hurt. Some people had toxic side effects after using the products. Botox has a very poisonous substance, but it is diluted to be safer.
Botox stops nerve signals for a short time, making muscles relax. It helps with wrinkles, but also medical problems. Doctors use it for muscle problems, eye issues, and very bad headaches.
The FDA sent letters to websites that sell beauty products. These companies sold Botox-like drugs not approved by the FDA. There are many versions of Botox now, since the first one in 1989.
FDA-approved Botox has a big warning on the label. It tells doctors and patients about dangerous side effects. Sometimes, the poison spreads and makes breathing hard, so get help fast.
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What did health officials in the U.S. do about fake Botox drugs?
They sent letters to some websites that sell fake or not approved Botox drugs.
Why is the FDA acting against these Botox products?
The FDA is acting because some people got hurt and had toxic side effects after using the products.
What does Botox do to help with wrinkles?
Botox stops nerve signals for a short time, making muscles relax, which helps with wrinkles.
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