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Botox Vs Botox Cosmetic: What is the difference?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Jan 12, 2025.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Botox and Botox Cosmetic are the same drug (onabotulinumtoxinA) made by the same parent company, AbbVie. The key differences are in their FDA-approved uses, marketing, and vial strengths.

Botox:


Botox Cosmetic:

While they contain the same active ingredient, the “Cosmetic” label is primarily a marketing and regulatory distinction to separate aesthetic from medical uses.

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Ingredients

The ingredients in Botox and Botox Cosmetic are the same.

Vial strengths

Manufacturer

Abbvie makes Botox and Allergen Aesthetics (an Abbvie company) makes Botox Cosmetic.

References
  • Botox Prescribing Information. https://www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox_pi.pdf
  • Botox Cosmetic Prescribing Information. https://www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox-cosmetic_pi.pdf
  • Botox Package Insert. https://www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox_medguide.pdf

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