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18 websites have been issued warnings for selling fake or unapproved Botox

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration received numerous reports of people being harmed by the products

Botox should only be given by licensed medical professionals using FDA-approved products, the agency warned

THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it took immediate action after receiving reports of people getting injured by the products, including cases of botulism.

Botox is made from a purified form of botulinum toxin, one of the strongest toxins in the world.

When it's used correctly, it blocks

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