Press Release
Feb 01, 2019
Evolus Receives FDA Approval for Jeuveau™ prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs for Injection
Jeuveau™ is the first aesthetic-only neurotoxin approved in the U.S. – launch planned Spring 2019
Global clinical program in 2,100 subjects, known as TRANSPARENCY, included two Phase III U.S. trials, the largest head-to-head aesthetic pivotal trial versus Botox® and two long-term safety studies
Mr. Moatazedi added, “We are focusing our efforts on ensuring a successful launch of Jeuveau™ and have initiated the recruitment of a high-quality, specialized U.S. sales force. The launch of Jeuveau™ will be powered by our technology platform designed to eliminate the friction points that exist for customers today. Prior to our U.S. launch, we expect publication of our U.S. Phase III results and to submit for publication our European and Canadian head-to-head Phase III study versus Botox®. I would like to thank all the
Jeuveau™ is expected to be available throughout
About Jeuveau™
Jeuveau™ (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs) is a proprietary 900 kDa purified botulinum toxin type A formulation indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines in adults. Jeuveau™ is produced under strict quality and safety standards in a state-of-the art facility, specifically built to manufacture Jeuveau™. The safety and efficacy of Jeuveau™ has been evaluated in clinical studies with over 2,100 patients enrolled.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR JEUVEAU™ (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs)
JEUVEAU may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of JEUVEAU:
- Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.
- Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing.
Do not use JEUVEAU if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in JEUVEAU (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as rimabotulinumtoxinB (MYOBLOC®), onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®/BOTOX® Cosmetic), abobotulinumtoxinA (DYSPORT®), or incobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®); have a skin infection at the planned injection site; or are a child.
Jeuveau dosing units are not the same as, or comparable to, any other botulinum.
Tell your healthcare provider about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, Myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of JEUVEAU.
Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including: any side effects from botulinum toxin products, including dry eye; breathing, swallowing, bleeding, or heart problems; plans to have surgery; weakness of forehead muscles; drooping eyelids; had surgery on your face; are pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed (it is not known if JEUVEAU can harm your unborn baby or passes into breast milk).
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using JEUVEAU with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your healthcare provider that you have received JEUVEAU in the past.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you: have received any other botulinum toxin product in the past and the last 4 months. and exactly which product you received (such as Botox, Botox Cosmetic, Myobloc, Dysport, or Xeomin).
JEUVEAU may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of treatment with JEUVEAU. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
JEUVEAU can cause other serious side effects including: allergic reactions (such as itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint), heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat and heart attack), and eye problems (including dry eye, reduced blinking, and corneal problems). Tell your healthcare provider or get medical emergency help right away if you experience a serious side effect.
The most common side effects include: headache; eyelid drooping, upper respiratory tract infection, and increased white blood cell count in your blood.
APPROVED USE
JEUVEAU is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used in adults for a short period of time (temporary) to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines).
The risk information provided here is not complete. For more information about JEUVEAU, the full Prescribing Information including BOXED WARNING, and Medication Guide, visit www.evolus.com or talk to your healthcare provider.
To report side effects associated with use of JEUVEAU, please call 1-877-386-5871. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the
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