One of my staff left out an undiluted bottle of Botox, and it was not refrigerated for about 3 days. Is it still effective?

December 27, 2011
Asked By:tinnmd in Miami, FL

One of my staff left out an undiluted bottle of Botox in the room, and it was not refrigerated for about 3 days. Is it still effective?

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July 14, 2019

Answer: Unrefrigerated, non-reconstituted Botox may be just fine.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 14, 2019

Answer: Unrefrigerated, non-reconstituted Botox may be just fine.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 16, 2012

Answer: Proper storage of Botox - is it still effective?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox storage

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox storage

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December 28, 2011

Answer: This product is a loss.

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December 28, 2011

Answer: This product is a loss.

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October 9, 2015

Answer: Unrefrigerated Undiluted Botox

October 9, 2015

Answer: Unrefrigerated Undiluted Botox