I Had a Vial of Unopened Unreconstituted BOTOX in the Fridge and the Fridge Broke Overnight. Can It Still Be Used?

October 23, 2011
Asked By:drgiard in Sydney, 02

The temperature in the fridge got up to 37 degrees celsius. Also how long does a bottle of reconstituted Botox last if it is refrigerated? Does it effect it's duration of action?

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July 22, 2017

Answer: Is Botox ok when it's not Refrigerated?

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2012

Answer: Botox storage

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 3, 2012

Answer: Botox storage

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 26, 2011

Answer: I would not use it.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 26, 2011

Answer: I would not use it.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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Answer: Do not use this Botox from broken refrigeratpr

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