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Unauthorized Nabota botulinum toxin may pose serious health risks

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Quick summary: Unauthorized Nabota botulinum toxin may pose serious health risks .

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Quick summary: Unauthorized Nabota botulinum toxin may pose serious health risks .

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DescriptionNabota Botulinum Toxin Type A (Nabota is labelled in Korean on the vial)
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Background{"text":"Botulinum toxin type A is a prescription drug used to treat severe muscle spasms in the neck, eye and foot, as well as chronic migraines, urinary incontinence, and excessive sweating. It is also used for cosmetic purposes to treat facial wrinkling. Authorized botulinum toxin type A products should be used only under the supervision of a qualified health care professional and only if the benefits of treatment are considered to outweigh the risks. Potential risks associated with injecting an unauthorized Botulinum toxin type A product range from mild local paralysis to death. All products administered by injection in Canada must be authorized for sale by Health Canada. In addition, unauthorized injectable health products for cosmetic purposes carry significant risk because of the potential for infection, scarring and poor outcomes."}
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