About rimabotulinumtoxinb
Botulinum toxin type B
Used for
- Treats cervical dystonia in adults.
- Reduces severe underarm sweating in adults who have not responded to other treatments.
Usual adult dose
Cervical dystonia: usually 2,500–5,000 units injected into affected muscles; repeat no sooner than 12 weeks. Not approved for underarm sweating.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Trouble swallowing
- Neck pain or weakness
- Indigestion
Important warnings
- Effects can spread beyond injection site, rarely causing breathing or swallowing problems.
- Seek urgent care for trouble breathing, swallowing, or speaking.
- Not interchangeable with other botulinum toxin products; dosing units differ.
- Use caution with neuromuscular disorders or existing swallowing or breathing difficulties.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when clearly needed after weighing potential risks.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether this medicine passes into breast milk; clinical information is limited.
Interactions
- Aminoglycoside antibiotics and other drugs affecting neuromuscular transmission may increase weakness.
- Muscle relaxants may increase the effects of muscle weakness.
- Other botulinum toxin products may increase effects or side effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.