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Product: Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA).
Strength: 500 units (U) in a single-use vial.
Form: A powder that is reconstituted (mixed) with sterile saline before injection.
Dysport 500U refers to a 500-unit vial of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), a prescription neurotoxin used for treating muscle spasticity (in adults and children with cerebral palsy) and other conditions like cervical dystonia, often by temporarily relaxing targeted muscles.
Dosage Varies: The 500U is the vial size; the actual dose injected depends on the patient, muscles treated, and severity of condition.
Not Interchangeable: Dysport units are not directly comparable to Botox units; ratios differ.
Safety Warnings: Risks include spread of the toxin effect, causing muscle weakness, vision problems, or breathing/swallowing issues, especially in those with underlying neuromuscular disorders.
Who administers it
Dysport is a prescription medicine administered by trained healthcare professionals, not self-administered.
Product: Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA).
Strength: 500 units (U) in a single-use vial.
Form: A powder that is reconstituted (mixed) with sterile saline before injection.
Dysport 500U refers to a 500-unit vial of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), a prescription neurotoxin used for treating muscle spasticity (in adults and children with cerebral palsy) and other conditions like cervical dystonia, often by temporarily relaxing targeted muscles.
Dosage Varies: The 500U is the vial size; the actual dose injected depends on the patient, muscles treated, and severity of condition.
Not Interchangeable: Dysport units are not directly comparable to Botox units; ratios differ.
Safety Warnings: Risks include spread of the toxin effect, causing muscle weakness, vision problems, or breathing/swallowing issues, especially in those with underlying neuromuscular disorders.
Who administers it
Dysport is a prescription medicine administered by trained healthcare professionals, not self-administered.
