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Xeomin
incobotulinumtoxinA · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylcholine Release Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | 6 members — no class page |
| Acetylcholine Release Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | 6 members — no class page |
| Neuromuscular Blockade [PE] | PE | All 24 members |
| Neuromuscular Blocker [EPC] | EPC | 5 members — no class page |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125360-001 | Xeomin | INJECTABLE | incobotulinumtoxinA | Prescription | — | ||
| 125360-002 | Xeomin | INJECTABLE | incobotulinumtoxinA | Prescription | — | ||
| 125360-003 | Xeomin | INJECTABLE | incobotulinumtoxinA | Prescription | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 108 | Efficacy | Approved | June 25, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 107 | Labeling | Approved | March 20, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 110 | Labeling | Approved | February 26, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 106 | Labeling | Approved | December 17, 2025 | Standard |
| Supplement | 99 | Efficacy | Approved | July 5, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 97 | Labeling | Approved | September 8, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 93 | Labeling | Approved | August 13, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 91 | Labeling | Approved | April 19, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 90 | Labeling | Approved | April 19, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 89 | Labeling | Approved | April 19, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 88 | Labeling | Approved | April 19, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 87 | Labeling | Approved | April 19, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 92 | Labeling | Approved | December 18, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 86 | Efficacy | Approved | December 18, 2020 | Priority |
| Supplement | 78 | Efficacy | Approved | August 18, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 74 | Efficacy | Approved | May 10, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 73 | Efficacy | Approved | July 3, 2018 | Priority |
| Supplement | 67 | Efficacy | Approved | December 22, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 66 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | November 20, 2015 | — |
| Supplement | 45 | Labeling | Approved | April 11, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 40 | Labeling | Approved | July 16, 2012 | Standard |
| Supplement | 7 | Efficacy | Approved | July 20, 2011 | Standard |
| Supplement | 12 | Labeling | Approved | June 2, 2011 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Efficacy | Approved | July 30, 2010 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | July 30, 2010 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · June 29, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · June 29, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · March 25, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · March 25, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · March 2, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · March 2, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · September 13, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · September 11, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · August 17, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · August 16, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · December 22, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · December 22, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · December 21, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · December 21, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · August 19, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · August 19, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · May 14, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · May 14, 2019
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260710). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: DISTANT SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECT Postmarketing reports indicate that the effects of XEOMIN and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These may include asthenia, generalized muscle weakness, diplopia, blurred vision, ptosis, dysphagia, dysphonia, dysarthria, urinary incontinence and breathing difficulties. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. The risk of symptoms is probably greatest in children treated for spasticity but symptoms can also occur in adults treated for spasticity and other conditions, particularly in those patients who have underlying conditions that would predispose them to these symptoms. In unapproved uses, including lower limb spasticity in children, and in approved indications, cases of spread of effect have been reported at doses comparable to those used to treat cervical dystonia and at lower doses [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . WARNING: DISTANT SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECT See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. The effects of XEOMIN and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. The risk of symptoms is probably greatest in children treated for spasticity but symptoms can also occur in adults, particularly in those patients who have underlying conditions that would predispose them to these symptoms. ( 5.1 )
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingIndications and Usage ( 1.2 ) 06/2026 Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 , 2.8 ) 06/2026 Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 ) 02/2026
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE XEOMIN is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and neuromuscular blocking agent indicated for the treatment or improvement of: Chronic sialorrhea in patients 2 years of age and older ( 1.1 ) Upper limb spasticity in patients 2 years of age and older ( 1.2 ) Cervical dystonia in adults ( 1.3 ) Blepharospasm in adults ( 1.4 ) the appearance of upper facial lines in adults: moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity ( 1.5 ) moderate to severe horizontal forehead lines associated with frontalis muscle activity ( 1.5 ) moderate to severe lateral canthal lines associated with orbicularis oculi muscle activity ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Chronic Sialorrhea XEOMIN is indicated for the treatment of chronic sialorrhea in patients 2 years of age and older. 1.2 Upper Limb Spasticity XEOMIN is indicated for the treatment of upper limb spasticity in patients 2 years of age and older. 1.3 Cervical Dystonia XEOMIN is indicated for the treatment of cervical dystonia in adult patients. 1.4 Blepharospasm XEOMIN is indicated for the treatment of blepharospasm in adult patients. 1.5 Upper Facial Lines (Glabellar Lines, Horizontal Forehead Lines, and Lateral Canthal Lines) XEOMIN is indicated in adult patients for the temporary improvement in the appearance of upper facial lines: moderate to severe glabellar lines (GL) associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity moderate to severe horizontal forehead lines (HFL) associated with frontalis muscle activity moderate to severe lateral canthal lines (LCL) associated with orbicularis oculi muscle activity.
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Chronic Sialorrhea : Chronic Sialorrhea in Adults: the recommended total dose is 100 Units per treatment session consisting of 30 Units per parotid gland and 20 Units per submandibular gland, no sooner than every 16 weeks ( 2.2 ) Chronic Sialorrhea in Pediatric Patients: the recommended dose is based on body weight administered in a 3:2 dose ratio into the parotid and submandibular glands, respectively, no sooner than every 16 weeks; ultrasound guidance recommended ( 2.2 ) Upper limb spasticity, cervical dystonia, and blepharospasm: the optimum dose, frequency, and number of injection sites in the treated muscle(s) should be based on severity and prior treatment response in patients previously treated with botulinum toxin; individualize dosing for each patient: Upper Limb Spasticity in Adults: the recommended total dose is up to 400 Units, divided among affected muscles ( 2.3 ) Upper Limb Spasticity in Pediatric Patients: the recommended total dose is 8 Units/kg (maximum 200 Units) per single upper limb or 16 Units/kg (maximum 400 U) in both upper limbs, divided among affected muscles ( 2.3 ) Cervical Dystonia: the recommended initial dose is 120 Units per treatment session ( 2.4 ) Blepharospasm: the recommended initial dose is 50 Units (25 Units per eye) ( 2.5 ) Upper Facial Lines (Glabellar Lines, Horizontal Forehead Lines, and Lateral Canthal Lines): When treating all three areas simultaneously (glabellar lines, horizontal forehead lines, and lateral canthal lines), the maximum recommended dose is 64 Units ( 2.6 ). When not treating simultaneously: Glabellar Lines: four Units into each of five sites, for a maximum dose of 20 Units Horizontal Forehead Lines treated simultaneously with Glabellar Lines: for HFL four Units into each of five sites (20 Units) and four Units into each of five GL sites (20 Units), for a maximum dose of 40 Units Lateral Canthal Lines: four Units into each of three sites per side (six injection sites in total), for a maximum dose of 12 Units per side (24 Units in total) Administer retreatment with XEOMIN no more frequently than every three months. Reconstituted XEOMIN: Is intended for intramuscular or intraglandular injection in the parotid and submandibular glands only ( 2.7 ) Use for only one injection session and for only one patient ( 2.7 ) Instructions are specific for 50 Unit, 100 Unit, and 200 Unit vials ( 2.7 ) Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) and use within 24 hours ( 2.7 ) 2.1 Instructions for Safe Use The potency Units of XEOMIN for injection are specific to the preparation and assay method utilized. Units of biological activity of XEOMIN cannot be compared to or converted into Units of any other botulinum toxin products assessed with any other specific assay method [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Description (11) ] . Reconstituted XEOMIN is intended for intramuscular or intra-salivary gland injection only. Do not exceed the recommended maximum cumulative dose in a treatment session for any indication. 2.2 Recommended Dose for Chronic Sialorrhea Chronic Sialorrhea in Adult Patients The recommended total dose per treatment session is 100 Units. XEOMIN is injected into the parotid and submandibular glands on both sides (i.e., 4 injection sites per treatment session). The recommended total dose per treatment session is 100 Units. The dose is divided with a ratio of 3:2 between the parotid and submandibular glands (Table 1). Figure 1: Glands for Injection in Chronic Sialorrhea in Adult Patients Use the following guidelines if locating salivary glands using anatomic landmarks: 1) To inject the parotid gland, find the midpoint on the line connecting the tragus and mandible angle (Site A and B, respectively, Figure 1), approximately at the height of the ear lobe. Deliver the injection one finger breadth anterior to this site (Star 1, Figure 1). 2) To inject the submandibular gland, find the midpoint between the angle of the mandible and the tip of the chin …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS For injection: 50 Units, 100 Units, or 200 Units lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial for reconstitution only with preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. For injection: 50 Units, 100 Units, or 200 Units lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS XEOMIN is contraindicated in patients with: Known hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin product or to any of the components in the formulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Description (11) ] . Infection at the proposed injection site(s) because it could lead to severe local or disseminated infection. Known hypersensitivity to the active substance botulinum neurotoxin type A or to any of the excipients ( 4 , 5.3 ) Infection at the proposed injection sites ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Respiratory, speech, or swallowing difficulties: increased risk if bilateral neck muscle injections are needed, or with pre-existing muscular disorders; immediate medical attention may be required ( 5.1 , 5.4 ) The potency Units of XEOMIN cannot be compared to or converted into Units of any other preparations of botulinum toxin products ( 5.2 ) Corneal exposure and ulceration: protective measures may be required ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Spread of Toxin Effect Postmarketing safety data from XEOMIN and other approved botulinum toxins suggest that botulinum toxin effects may, in some cases, be observed beyond the site of local injection. The symptoms are consistent with the mechanism of action of botulinum toxin and may include asthenia, generalized muscle weakness, diplopia, blurred vision, ptosis, dysphagia, dysphonia, dysarthria, urinary incontinence, and breathing difficulties. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death related to the spread of toxin effects. The risk of symptoms is probably greatest in children treated for spasticity but symptoms can occur in adults treated for spasticity and other conditions, and particularly in those patients who have underlying conditions that would predispose them to these symptoms. In unapproved uses, including lower limb spasticity in children, and in approved indications, symptoms consistent with spread of toxin effect have been reported at doses comparable to or lower than doses used to treat cervical dystonia. Patients or caregivers should be advised to seek immediate medical care if swallowing, speech, or respiratory disorders occur. 5.2 Lack of Unit Equivalency Between Botulinum Toxin Products The potency Units of XEOMIN are specific to the preparation and assay method utilized. Units of biological activity of XEOMIN cannot be compared to or converted into Units of any other botulinum toxin products assessed with any other specific assay method [see Description (11) ] . 5.3 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with botulinum toxin products. Hypersensitivity reactions include anaphylaxis, serum sickness, urticaria, soft tissue edema, and dyspnea. If serious and/or immediate hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue further injection of XEOMIN and institute appropriate medical therapy immediately. The use of XEOMIN in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any botulinum neurotoxin or to any of the excipients (human albumin, sucrose), could lead to a life-threatening allergic reaction [see Contraindications (4) ]. 5.4 Dysphagia and Breathing Difficulties Treatment with XEOMIN and other botulinum toxin products can result in swallowing or breathing difficulties. Patients with pre-existing swallowing or breathing difficulties may be more susceptible to these complications. In most cases, this is a consequence of weakening of muscles in the area of injection that are involved in breathing or swallowing. When distant effects occur, additional respiratory muscles may be involved [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Deaths as a complication of severe dysphagia have been reported after treatment with botulinum toxin. Dysphagia may persist for several months, and require use of a feeding tube to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. Aspiration may result from severe dysphagia, and is a particular risk when treating patients in whom swallowing or respiratory function is already compromised. Treatment of cervical dystonia with botulinum toxins may weaken neck muscles that serve as accessory muscles of ventilation. This may result in critical loss of breathing capacity in patients with respiratory disorders who may have become dependent upon these accessory muscles. There have been post-marketing reports of serious breathing difficulties, including respiratory failure, in patients with cervical dystonia …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions to XEOMIN are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Spread of Effects from Toxin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Lack of Unit Equivalency between Botulinum Toxin Products [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Dysphagia and Breathing Difficulties [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Corneal Exposure, Corneal Ulceration, and Ectropion in Patients Treated with XEOMIN for Blepharospasm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Risk of Ptosis in Patients Treated for Glabellar Lines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Human Albumin and Transmission of Viral Diseases [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] The most commonly observed adverse reactions at rates specified below and greater than placebo are: Chronic Sialorrhea: Chronic Sialorrhea in Adults (≥4% of patients) : tooth extraction, dry mouth, diarrhea, and hypertension ( 6.1 ) Chronic Sialorrhea in Pediatric Patients (≥1% of patients): bronchitis, headache, and nausea/vomiting ( 6.1 ) Spasticity: Upper Limb Spasticity in Adults (≥2% of patients) : seizure, nasopharyngitis, dry mouth, and upper respiratory tract infection ( 6.1 ) Upper Limb Spasticity in Pediatric Patients (≥3% of patients) : nasopharyngitis and bronchitis ( 6.1 ) Cervical Dystonia (≥5% of patients) : dysphagia, neck pain, muscle weakness, injection site pain, and musculoskeletal pain ( 6.1 ) Blepharospasm (≥10% of patients) : eyelid ptosis, dry eye, visual impairment, and dry mouth ( 6.1 ) Upper facial lines (Glabellar Lines, Horizontal Forehead Lines, and Lateral Canthal Lines): (>1% of patients) : injection site bruising ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 888-493-6646 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Chronic Sialorrhea Chronic Sialorrhea in Adult Patients Table 6 lists the adverse reactions that occurred in ≥3% of XEOMIN-treated patients in the double-blind, placebo-controlled phase of the study in adult patients with chronic sialorrhea [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The most common adverse reactions (≥4%) were tooth extraction, dry mouth, diarrhea, and hypertension. In the controlled portion of this study, 74 patients received 100 Units of XEOMIN, and 36 patients received placebo. XEOMIN-treated patients were 21-80 years old (mean 65 years), and were predominantly male (71%) and White (99.5%). Table 6: Adverse Reactions (≥3%) and Greater for XEOMIN than Placebo: Double-Blind Phase of the Placebo-Controlled Adult Chronic Sialorrhea Study Adverse Reaction XEOMIN 100 Units (N = 74) % Placebo (N = 36) % Tooth extraction 5 0 Dry mouth 4 0 Diarrhea 4 3 Hypertension 4 3 Fall 3 0 Bronchitis 3 0 Dysphonia 3 0 Back pain 3 0 Dry eye 3 0 Chronic Sialorrhea in Pediatric Patients Table 7 lists the adverse reactions that occurred in ≥1% of XEOMIN-treated patients 6-17 years of age in the double-blind, placebo-controlled portion of the study in pediatric patients with chronic sialorrhea [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Of the patients 6-17 years of age, 148 patients received a dose of XEOMIN according to body weight, and 72 patients received placebo. Thirty-five patients 2-5 years of age received an open-label dose of XEOMIN according to body weight. XEOMIN-treated patients were 2-17 years of age (mean 10 years), predominately male (63%) and White (100%). Table 7: Adverse Reactions (≥1%) and Greater for XEOMIN than Placebo: Double-Blind Phase of the Placebo-Controlled Pediatric Chronic Sialorrhea Study Adverse Reaction XEOMIN (6-17 years) (N = 148) % Placebo (6-17 years) (N = 72) % Bronchitis 1 0 Headache 1 0 Nausea/Vomitin …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Aminoglycosides or other agents that interfere with neuromuscular transmission may potentiate the effect of XEOMIN; co-administer only with caution and close observation ( 7 ) 7.1 Aminoglycosides and Other Agents Interfering with Neuromuscular Transmission Co-administration of XEOMIN and aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission (e.g., tubocurarine-type muscle relaxants) should only be performed with caution as these agents may potentiate the effect of the toxin. 7.2 Anticholinergic Drugs Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of XEOMIN may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects. 7.3 Other Botulinum Neurotoxin Products The effect of administering different botulinum toxin products at the same time or within several months of each other is unknown. Excessive neuromuscular weakness may be exacerbated by administration of another botulinum toxin prior to the resolution of the effects of a previously administered botulinum toxin. 7.4 Muscle Relaxants Excessive weakness may also be exaggerated by administration of a muscle relaxant before or after administration of XEOMIN.
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: based on animal data, may cause fetal harm ( 8.1 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of XEOMIN in pregnant women. XEOMIN should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. XEOMIN was embryotoxic in rats and increased abortions in rabbits when given at doses higher than the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) for cervical dystonia (120 Units), on a body weight basis. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriages in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Data Animal Data When XEOMIN was administered intramuscularly to pregnant rats during organogenesis (3 Units/kg, 10 Units/kg, or 30 Units/kg on gestational days [GDs] 6, 12, and 19; or 7 Units/kg on GDs 6 to 19; or 2 Units/kg, 6 Units/kg, or 18 Units/kg on GDs 6, 9, 12, 16, and 19), decreases in fetal body weight and skeletal ossification were observed at doses that were also maternally toxic. The no-effect level for embryotoxicity in rats was 6 Units/kg (3 times the MRHD for cervical dystonia on a body weight basis). Intramuscular administration to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis (1.25 Units/kg, 2.5 Units/kg, or 5.0 Units/kg on GDs 6, 18, and 28) resulted in an increased rate of abortion at the highest dose, which was also maternally toxic. In rabbits, the no-effect level for increased abortion was 2.5 Units/kg (similar to the MRHD for cervical dystonia on a body weight basis). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of XEOMIN in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for XEOMIN and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from XEOMIN or from the underlying maternal conditions. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of XEOMIN have not been established in pediatric patients for the treatment of lower limb spasticity, cervical dystonia, and blepharospasm, or the temporary improvement in the appearance of upper facial lines: moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity moderate to severe horizontal forehead lines associated with frontalis muscle activity moderate to severe lateral canthal lines associated with orbicularis oculi muscle activity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Chronic Sialorrhea in Pediatric Patients The safety and effectiveness of XEOMIN have been established by evidence from an adequate and well-controlled study of XEOMIN in patients 6 to 17 years of age with chronic sialorrhea [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Use of XEOMIN in patients 2 to 5 years of age is supported by the findings of efficacy and safety in patients 6 years and older with chronic sialorrhea, and by safety data in patients 2 to 5 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 2 years have not been established [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Upper Limb Spasticity in Pediatric Patients The safety and effectiveness of XEOMIN for the treatment of upper limb spasticity have been established by evidence from an adequate and well-controlled study of XEOMIN in pediatric patients 2 to 17 years of age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) , and Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 2 years have not been established [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data In a study in which juvenile rats received intramuscular injections of Xeomin (0, 5, 10, or 30 Units/kg) every other week from postnatal day 21 for 10 weeks, decreased limb use, decreased body weight gain, skel …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action XEOMIN blocks cholinergic transmission at the neuromuscular and salivary neuroglandular junction by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine from peripheral cholinergic nerve endings. This inhibition occurs according to the following sequence: neurotoxin binding to cholinergic nerve terminals, internalization of the neurotoxin into the nerve terminal, translocation of the light-chain part of the molecule into the cytosol of the nerve terminal, and enzymatic cleavage of SNAP25, a presynaptic target protein essential for the release of acetylcholine. In both muscles and glands, impulse transmission is re-established by the formation of new nerve endings.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient of XEOMIN is botulinum toxin type A produced from fermentation of Hall strain Clostridium botulinum serotype A. The botulinum toxin complex is purified from the culture supernatant and then the active ingredient is separated from the proteins (hemagglutinins and non-hemagglutinins) through a series of steps yielding the active neurotoxin with molecular weight of 150 kDa, without accessory proteins. XEOMIN is a sterile white to off-white lyophilized powder intended for intramuscular or intra-salivary gland injection after reconstitution with preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP [see Dosage Forms and Strengths (3) ] . One vial of XEOMIN contains 50 Units, 100 Units, or 200 Units of incobotulinumtoxinA, human albumin (1 mg), and sucrose (4.7 mg). The primary release procedure for XEOMIN uses a cell-based potency assay to determine the potency relative to a reference standard. One Unit corresponds to the median intraperitoneal lethal dose (LD 50 ) in mice. As the method for conducting the assay is specific to XEOMIN, Units of biological activity of XEOMIN cannot be converted into Units of any other botulinum toxin assessed with other specific assays.
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE Excessive doses of XEOMIN may be expected to produce neuromuscular weakness with a variety of symptoms, particularly when treated intramuscularly. Respiratory support may be required where excessive doses cause paralysis of the respiratory muscles. In the event of overdose, the patient should be medically monitored for symptoms of excessive muscle weakness or muscle paralysis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.4) ]. Symptomatic treatment may be necessary. Symptoms of overdose are not likely to be present immediately following injection. Should accidental injection or oral ingestion occur, the person should be medically supervised for several weeks for signs and symptoms of excessive muscle weakness or paralysis. There is no significant information regarding overdose from clinical studies of XEOMIN. In the event of overdose, antitoxin raised against botulinum toxin is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. However, the antitoxin will not reverse any botulinum toxin-induced effects already apparent by the time of antitoxin administration. In the event of suspected or actual cases of botulinum toxin poisoning, please contact your local or state Health Department to process a request for antitoxin through the CDC. If you do not receive a response within 30 minutes, please contact the CDC directly at 770-488-7100. More information can be obtained at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/srp/drugs/formulary.html#1a .
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied XEOMIN for injection is a sterile white to off-white lyophilized powder supplied in Type 1 borosilicate glass single-dose vials with tamper-proof aluminum seals and bromobutyl rubber closures that are not made with natural rubber latex in the following pack sizes: Upper Limb Spasticity and Cervical Dystonia Package XEOMIN 50 Units XEOMIN 100 Units XEOMIN 200 Units Carton with one single-dose vial NDC 0259-1605-01 NDC 0259-1610-01 NDC 0259-1620-01 Chronic Sialorrhea and Blepharospasm Package XEOMIN 50 Units XEOMIN 100 Units Carton with one single-dose vial NDC 0259-1605-01 NDC 0259-1610-01 Upper Facial Lines (Glabellar Lines, Horizontal Forehead Lines, and Lateral Canthal Lines) Package XEOMIN 50 Units XEOMIN 100 Units Carton with one single-dose vial NDC 46783-161-01 NDC 46783-160-01 Storage and Handling Store unopened vials of XEOMIN at or below 25°C (77°F). Refrigeration of unopened vials is not required. Do not use after the expiration date on the vial. Reconstituted XEOMIN may be stored in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for up to 24 hours until time of use [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ].
How Supplied XEOMIN for injection is a sterile white to off-white lyophilized powder supplied in Type 1 borosilicate glass single-dose vials with tamper-proof aluminum seals and bromobutyl rubber closures that are not made with natural rubber latex in the following pack sizes: Upper Limb Spasticity and Cervical Dystonia Package XEOMIN 50 Units XEOMIN 100 Units XEOMIN 200 Units Carton with one single-dose vial NDC 0259-1605-01 NDC 0259-1610-01 NDC 0259-1620-01 Chronic Sialorrhea and Blepharospasm Package XEOMIN 50 Units XEOMIN 100 Units Carton with one single-dose vial NDC 0259-1605-01 NDC 0259-1610-01 Upper Facial Lines (Glabellar Lines, Horizontal Forehead Lines, and Lateral Canthal Lines) Package XEOMIN 50 Units XEOMIN 100 Units Carton with one single-dose vial NDC 46783-161-01 NDC 46783-160-01
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46783-160-01 | 46783-160 | Merz North America, Inc. | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (46783-160-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | August 1, 2011 |
| 46783-160-10 | 46783-160 | Merz North America, Inc. | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (46783-160-10) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | August 1, 2011 |
| 46783-161-01 | 46783-161 | Merz North America, Inc. | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (46783-161-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | August 1, 2011 |
| 46783-165-01 | 46783-165 | Merz North America, Inc. | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (46783-165-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | August 1, 2011 |
| 0259-1605-01 | 0259-1605 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0259-1605-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | September 1, 2010 |
| 0259-1610-01 | 0259-1610 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0259-1610-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | September 1, 2010 |
| 0259-1620-01 | 0259-1620 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0259-1620-01) / 200 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | November 20, 2015 |
| 0259-1620-10 | 0259-1620 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0259-1620-10) / 200 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | November 20, 2015 |
| 0259-4110-01 | 0259-4110 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0259-4110-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | September 1, 2010 |
| 0259-4150-01 | 0259-4150 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0259-4150-01) / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE | September 1, 2010 |
| 46783-160 | 46783-160 | Merz North America, Inc. | — | August 1, 2011 |
| 46783-161 | 46783-161 | Merz North America, Inc. | — | August 1, 2011 |
| 46783-165 | 46783-165 | Merz North America, Inc. | — | August 1, 2011 |
| 0259-1605 | 0259-1605 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | — | September 1, 2010 |
| 0259-1610 | 0259-1610 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | — | September 1, 2010 |
| 0259-1620 | 0259-1620 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | — | November 20, 2015 |
| 0259-4110 | 0259-4110 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | — | September 1, 2010 |
| 0259-4150 | 0259-4150 | Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | — | September 1, 2010 |
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| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
| Purple Book | FDA | Biologic licence classification |
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