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Allergan gains US FDA nod for Botox in overactive bladder

 
• By Donna Young

Allergan racked up another indication for Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) – known mostly for its antiwrinkle capabilities – this time to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in adults with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency but are unable to use or have had an inadequate response to anticholinergics.

Allergan racked up another indication for Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) – known mostly for its antiwrinkle capabilities – this time to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in adults with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency but are unable to use or have had an inadequate response to anticholinergics.

The latest win makes it the eighth medical indication for Botox in the US, the Irvine, California-based company said.

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