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Is Botox recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Botox is not recommended during pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential not using contraception, because adequate pregnancy data are lacking, animal studies show reproductive toxicity and the potential human risk is unknown.

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BOTOX 100 Allergan Units Powder for solution for injectionAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 46Document updated 15 May 2026

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