Is Botulinum Toxin the Same as Botox?

Botox is a protein made from Botulinum toxin, which the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces. This is the same toxin that causes botulism. Botox is a toxin, but when doctors use it correctly and in small doses, it can have benefits.

How much botulinum toxin is in Botox?

Each vial of Botox^® contains 100 Units (U) of Clostridium botulinum type A neurotoxin complex, 0.5 milligrams of Albumin (Human), and 0.9 milligrams of sodium chloride in a sterile, vacuum-dried form without a preservative.

What is the real name for Botox?

Botox, also called botulinum toxin type A, trade name of a drug based on the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes severe food poisoning (botulism).