False botulinum toxin can cause paralysis and immunological reactions

Anvisa determined the seizure of a counterfeit lot of botulinum toxin

Recently, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) determined the seizure of a botulinical toxin lot, discovering that the product was not produced by the company recorded in Brazil. The measure is valid only for the Dysport brand W13035 Lotto. The agency states that the brand’s botulinum toxins with this lot should not be used.

“The danger goes far beyond the absence of aesthetic results. We are talking about biological contamination, unwanted paralysis and immunological reactions”, explains the dermatologist Pedro Jordão Caldas Ferreira, a member of (Brazilian society of the dermatology-regional-regional São Paulo (SBD-resp). “The original is a Brazilian biological medicine.

According to the dermatologist Jade Curry, president of SBD-resp, to avoid falling into the blows, the patient can make sure that the professional who will apply the botulinum toxin is a qualified and experienced doctor and that the clinic has a commercial license. “Another suggestion is to verify that the package is sealed, without any sign of violation and if it corresponds to the information of the package flyer. The patient can also request the product purchase invoice to demonstrate the origin and guarantee traceability”, says the doctor.

According to Pedro, counterfeit products can contain bacteria, mushrooms or endotoxins, which lead to local infections or even serious systemic paintings, which can culminate in the patient’s death due to the paralysis of the respiratory muscles. “According to concentration and composition, there may be exaggerated diffusion of toxin, causing severe asymmetries (especially eyebrows, eyelids and lips) or functional muscle impairment (speech, chewing, swallowing). In addition, impurities or non -controlled proteins can trigger severe Inflammotory Responses and Even the Formation of Neutralizing Antibodies that make the Patient ‘Resistant’ to Future Applications, Even with legitimate toxins “, comments the dermatologist.

The doctor explains that counterfeit products can contain unknown proteins, liquid silicones, late anesthetics or oily vehicles, which are not degrading from the body. “In these cases, there is no antidote or standardized reversal protocol. Depending on what has been injected, the damage can be irreversible, which requires department interventions, prolonged treatments or can even culminate in the patient’s death, in case of botulism”, adds Pedro.

The president of SBD-WRESP explains that each original bottle is supplied with lot, barcode and traceable QR code. Serious brands offer verification channels (applications, official website, sac).

“Professionals and clinics should buy the product only from official distributors. A price below the market is one of the major notices,” concludes the president of SBD-Desp.

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