Botox and animal testing

We received an email asking about animal testing and Botox. Yes, it's true that Allergan tests their batches of Botox on animals to determine the LD50 as a quality control measure. Recently, Allergan came out with a statement about FDA approval for a revised assay to reduce the overall number of tested animals. Although Botox is used most commonly for cosmetic reasons, it is a manufactured drug also used for medical conditions, and animal testing is not uncommon in these cases. Many feel that the human lives saved or improved are worth the animal cost.

Comments

[Girly1234]

Does anyone know what animals are fead between tests?

[glendora dermatology]

Funny! eventhough it not common its sounds interesting,where from in this kind of idea? you have a very intelligence
mind.

by: sphin