AbobotulinumtoxinA
Dysport is a brand-name prescription medication containing botulinum toxin type A, an injectable neurotoxin used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. It temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and treat certain muscle stiffness and movement disorders.
Dysport is an injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes muscles to smooth wrinkles and treat certain muscle conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 151682
- Generic
- Dysport
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Dysport is FDA-approved for treating glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyebrows) and cervical dystonia (neck muscle spasms). It may also be used off-label for other conditions involving muscle overactivity, such as spasticity, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), and blepharospasm.
As a botulinum toxin type A product, Dysport works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that signals muscles to contract. When injected into specific muscles, it causes temporary muscle relaxation, reducing the appearance of wrinkles or relieving involuntary muscle movements.
Dysport is administered by qualified healthcare providers via injection. Effects typically appear within 2-3 days and last 3-4 months. Side effects may include injection site pain, headache, or temporary drooping. It should not be used in individuals with known botulinum toxin allergies or infections at the injection site.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 29, 2026. · Read our editorial policy