Myobloc is the anti-wrinkle treatment from Solstice Neurosciences. Myobloc is
made by Solstice Neurosciences while
BOTOX is from
Allergan, Inc.
Myobloc is similar to BOTOX because of the way it is delivered and administered.
Both products are reconstituted with saline and use a very fine needle for
injection. Both BOTOX and Myobloc address the issues of aging facial skin;
however, they are very different in properties since they also differ in
serotypes.
Myobloc is derived from Botulinum Toxin Type B while
BOTOX is from Botulinum
Toxin Type A. Clostridium Botulinum Types B and C cause illness in animals.
Photo courtesy of Myobloc -
Solstice Neurosciences
Myobloc relieves muscle contraction by blocking acetylcholine- the nerve
transmitter that tells the brain to command the muscles to contract upon
movement. Injecting Myobloc around the areas in need of treatment - can reduce
muscle contraction, which will result in the reduction of fine lines and
wrinkles.
It usually lasts up to about 3 months and after that period of time, fine age
lines and wrinkles will soon re-appear as the effects of the Myobloc fades.
Myobloc does not last as long as BOTOX.
If you are pregnant,
planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
If you are taking any
prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary
supplement
If you have allergies to
medicines, foods, or other substances
If you have nerve problems
or disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, motor neuropathy), muscle
problems or disease (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome), heart
problems, bleeding disorders, seizures, or severe weakness or wasting of
the muscles at the injection site
If you have inflammation,
scarring, or other skin disorders at the injection site
If you have used other
botulinum toxin injections within the past 4 months – such as BOTOX
Toxic effects might occur
with certain drugs (Gentamycin, Clindamycin) magnesium, neuromuscular
blockers, quinidine
Anti-coagulants such
as Warfin, can increase the risk of bleeding at the injection site.
Myobloc and
BOTOX are very similar in their chemical make-up.
The following will show the
slight differences between the two:
Myobloc is derived
from the Type B strain of the bacterium Clostridium Bolutinum
Difference in
their molecular size Difference in the unit measurement
Myobloc tends to
produce a shorter term effect than BOTOX
Dry mouth is
associated with Myobloc use.
Myobloc has shown
to be more effective in medical conditions like dystonia (a
neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle spasms and
twisting of the limbs) and abnormal sweating problems.
