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Does Botox or Other Injectables Contain Gluten?

LD55Apr 14, 2009
I have celiac disease and need to know if botox or any of the dermal fillers have gluten in them as an listed or unlisted ingredient?

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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Sep 12, 2009
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Dr. Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
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Answered on Jul 25, 2009
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