Unrefrigerated undiluted Dysport left in the car for 3 hours, can it be used?

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Marco Carmona, MD · Answer

Hi. Thank you for your question. In my experience it is better not use it anymore. It should always be refrigerated because it loses efficiency if its kept outside the frigerator. There are other botulism toxin products which do not require to de refrigerated necessarily. Unfourtunately this brand loses efficiency without refrigeration.

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

Hi,Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, no, Dysport should definitely not be used after it has been unrefrigerated. It should be appropriately discarded and replaced with new product.

Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS · Answer

Your question is of concern to me as it leads me to believe that you may not be a qualified medical injector. The PI specifically states the product is to be refrigerated. In the event that it was not your Galderma Rep I'm sure would be willing to replace the vial. Regards Dr.P

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Wow! I think I would not use that vial in my practice. It will likely be less effective or not effective at all. I suggest you seek an expert injector instead. Best, Dr. ALDO

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The
heat will make the Dysport less effective. If you are not a medical
professional, please do not try to inject yourself with Dysport or
anything else. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Unrefrigerated undiluted Dysport left in the car for 3 hours, can it be used?

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