Botulinum Toxin - Manufacturers

Manufacturers

In the United States, Botox is manufactured by Allergan, Inc. for both therapeutic and cosmetic use (100-unit). In the United States, Xeomin (manufactured in Germany by Merz) is available for both therapeutic and cosmetic use.

Dysport, a therapeutic formulation of the type A toxin developed and manufactured in Ireland, is licensed for the treatment of focal dystonias and certain cosmetic uses in the US and worldwide in 100-, 300- and 500-unit packagess. Lanzhou Institute (China) manufactures a BTX-A product, producing 50-unit and 100-unit type A toxin. Neuronox, a BTX-A product, was introduced by Medy-Tox Inc. of South Korea, in 2009. In America, Neuronox is also known as Siax. Merz manufactures the toxin and sells it under the trade name Xeomin. Solstice Neurosciences, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of US WorldMeds, LLC sells their product under the names Myobloc or Neurobloc, although it contains botulinum toxin type B, not the common type A found in Botox.