Deoxycholic acid

Generic name: Deoxycholic Acid
Brand names: Kybella
Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (10 mg/mL)
Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents

Usage of Deoxycholic acid

Deoxycholic acid is a manmade form of a substance your body makes that helps to absorb fats. Deoxycholic acid works by destroying fat cells where it is injected into the body.

Deoxycholic acid is used to help decrease the appearance of fat that hangs below the chin, sometimes called a double-chin.

Deoxycholic acid has not been tested for safe use on other areas of the body.

Deoxycholic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Deoxycholic acid side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Deoxycholic acid may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • trouble swallowing;
  • weak muscles in your face;
  • a crooked smile;
  • open skin sores or drainage around treated areas; or
  • pain, burning, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given.

    • Common side effects of deoxycholic acid may include:

  • numbness or hardening of treated areas;
  • hair loss around treated areas; or
  • pain, swelling, redness, or bruising, of treated areas.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Deoxycholic acid

    You should not be treated with deoxycholic acid if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

  • an infection in or around the area to be treated.

    • Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • surgery or other cosmetic treatments on your neck, chin, or face (or if you plan to have surgery on any of these areas);
  • trouble swallowing;
  • a thyroid disorder;
  • swollen lymph glands in your neck; or
  • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia.

    • It is not known whether deoxycholic acid will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

    It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

    Deoxycholic acid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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    How to use Deoxycholic acid

    Usual Adult Dose for Submental Fat Reduction:

    Area-adjusted dose of 2 mg/cm2 injected suBCutaneously into fat tissue in the submental area.Comments: -A single treatment consists of up to a maximum of 50 injections, 0.2 mL each (up to a total of 10 mL), spaced 1-cm apart.-Up to 6 single treatments may be administered at intervals no less than 1 month apart.-The number of injections and the number of treatments should be tailored to the individual patient's submental fat distribution and treatment goals.Use: Improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat.

    Warnings

    Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

    What other drugs will affect Deoxycholic acid

    Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or
  • any other medicines to prevent blood clots.

    • This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect deoxycholic acid, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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