Botox if Ingested - How Much to Be Dangerous?

The tiny amount ingested won't cause you any harm now or later. Discuss this with the provider for further education and concerns you may have.

You have nothing to worry about. A small amount of Botox ingested inadvertently will not do any harm.

    The effect of swallowing botulinum toxin in the miniscule amounts injected for facial muscle adjustments will not have an effect even if it could be absorbed through the digestive or aerodigestive tract.

Millions of people have had Botox Cosmetic and one of the reasons for its remarkable safety record is that the dose is too small to cause Botulism. The warnings about serious side-efects are related to the often very high doses used to treat some medical conditions.

Dear TMH

You have nothing to worry about.  You could probably go swimming in a pool filled with Botox and not get harmed.  (although it would be very expensive!)   Botox only works when its injected directly into or near a muscle in sufficient doses.  a few drops out of the needle will have absolutely no effect if it lands on your lips or even if you swallow it.  Enjoy your Holidays without worry :-)

Hi TMH.  The amount of Botox used in cosmetic treatments is minuscule compared to the amount that would be dangerous to ingest.  You have nothing to worry about.

What on earth?  I've personally been inadvertently hit in the face, eyes, and lip with Botox and Dysport.    I experienced nothing.  It should have no significant effect on you.  If there was ever any doubt you should call your doctor immediately or go to the ER and not use an on-line forum.

Not to worry, it will not have any adverse effects, now or later. You are not the first person who has had botox squirted on the lip or in the eye. It has happened to many practitioners and patients without undue side effects.

You have nothing to worry about if a little bit of Botox got into your mouth inadvertently...while I don't recommend ingesting Botox, you'd probably have to drink several vials to truly develop any serious problems.

You have nothing to worry about.  The Botox used for injections is so dilute it would not harm your lips or mouth.  Your saliva would dilute it even more.  Botox is not poisonous, it just relaxes muscles, so again, a tiny drop would have no effect in your mouth.