Jeuveau

Generic name:prabotulinumtoxinA [ pra-BOT-ue-LYE-num-TOX-in-AY ]
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Apr 12, 2022.

What is Jeuveau?

Jeuveau is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles.

Jeuveau is a prescription medicine used to temporarily lessen the appearance of facial wrinkles (frown lines) between the eyebrows) in adults.

It is not known if Jeuveau is safe and effective for use in children.

Warnings

The botulinum toxin contained in Jeuveau can spread to other body areas beyond where it was injected. This can cause serious life-threatening side effects.

Call your doctor at once if you have a hoarse voice, drooping eyelids, vision problems, severe eye irritation, severe muscle weakness, loss of bladder control, or trouble breathing, talking, or swallowing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Jeuveau if you are allergic to prabotulinumtoxinA, or if:

• you have an infection in the area where the medicine will be injected; or

• you have ever had an allergic reaction to any product that contains botulinum toxin, such as Botox, Dysport, Myobloc, or Xeomin.

To make sure Jeuveau is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• other botulinum toxin injections such as Dysport or Myobloc (especially in the last 4 months);

• amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's disease");

• myasthenia gravis;

• Lambert-Eaton syndrome;

• a side effect after prior use of botulinum toxin;

• a breathing disorder such as asthma or emphysema;

• problems with swallowing;

• facial muscle weakness (droopy eyelids, weak forehead, trouble raising your eyebrows);

• bleeding problems;

• heart disease; or

• surgery (especially on your face).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Jeuveau is made from donated human plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.

If you have a planned surgery, tell your surgeon ahead of time about when you last received Jeuveau.

How is Jeuveau given?

Jeuveau should be given only by a trained medical professional, even when used for cosmetic purposes.

This medicine is injected into a muscle by a healthcare provider. Jeuveau injections should be spaced at least 3 months apart.

The effects of a Jeuveau injection are temporary. Your symptoms may return completely within 3...