Bovine Collagen
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Bellafill is an FDA-approved dermal filler for permanent implantation into the skin for the correction of nasolabial folds, or smile lines. It can be used in both women and men. Bellafill is a non-resorbable dermal filler, unlike many other dermal fillers that are absorbed and require reinjection. Bellafill is also approved for the correction of moderate to severe facial acne scars on the cheeks in patients over the age of 21 years.
Bellafill is a combination of microsphere enhanced bovine collagen with the local anesthetic lidocaine . The microspheres are produced from a synthetic implant material called polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) in accordance with FDA and USDA guidelines and are roughly 30 to 50 microns in size, barely visible to the naked eye. An allergy skin test is required prior to first use.
Bellafill should only be administered under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Indications
Bellafill is an FDA-approved dermal filler for permanent implantation into the skin for the correction of nasolabial folds, or smile lines. It can be used in both women and men. Bellafill is a non-resorbable dermal filler, unlike many other dermal fillers that are absorbed and require reinjection. Bellafill is also approved for the correction of moderate to severe facial acne scars on the cheeks in patients over the age of 21 years.
Bellafill is a combination of microsphere enhanced bovine collagen with the local anesthetic lidocaine . The microspheres are produced from a synthetic implant material called polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) in accordance with FDA and USDA guidelines and are roughly 30 to 50 microns in size, barely visible to the naked eye. An allergy skin test is required prior to first use.
Bellafill should only be administered under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Contraindications
Bovine Collagen is contraindicated in conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Scleroderma, Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
As with any injectable filler, temporary (< 24 hours) mild swelling and redness may occur at the treatment site. Bruising is usually mild and usually lasts 3 to 7 days.
Bruising Redness Swelling Pain/Soreness Tenderness Itching
Less common side effects:
Rash and itching after 48 hours Persistent swelling or redness Injection site sensitivity Lumps and/or granulomas
Warnings
It should be used with caution in case of hypersensitivity to bovine collagen products or dietary beef; history of severe allergies, undergoing desensitization to meat products, cystitis, urethritis, or other infection, autoimmune disease, systemic connective tissue disease, bladder neck or urethral strictures, in pregnancy, and in children.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Bovine Collagen was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.