The Rise Of Illegal Botulinum Toxine Injections, Doctors And BPOM Ask The Public To Be Alert

JAKARTA - Toxine botulinum is a neurotoxine used for drugs to treat various medical and cosmetic conditions. In medicine, botulinum toxine is used to reduce wrinkles, chronic migraines, and muscle disorders such as spasme and dystonia.

In use for cosmetics, botulinum toxins are often used for Botox, to reduce face wrinkles temporarily, by relaxing the surrounding muscles.

However, with the growing popularity of the use of botulinum toxine, illegal circulation is also increasingly widespread. This is worrying because illegal toxic products can be harmful to the health of the body.

"Toxine works by blocking acetylcoin measurably, so muscles cannot contract. If the toxine is unstable, the protein will change shape, so it is ineffective or triggers an immune reaction," said dermatologist, dr. Anesia Tania, SpDVE, FINSDV, in the SCBD area, Jakarta, recently.

In addition, cases of infection and allergies after injection of illegal botulin toxine also often occur. If the patient experiences side effects, the desired percentage of results can decrease significantly.

Patients may need to be injected frequently, but this is not recommended because the body will recognize the content and form immunity, reduce the effectiveness of the action.

Given the dangers that lurk, it is reminded the public not to take toxine injections carelessly. People are asked not to be tempted by counterfeit goods and the cheap prices offered.

Seeing the rampant circulation of the illegal botulinum toxine, Daewoong together with the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) held an 'Anti-Counterfeit Media Briefing 2025', highlighting the dangers of distributing botulinum toxin without permission and the importance of using certified products.

Head of Daewoong Indonesia Business Unit, Baik In Hyun, said that this campaign departed from concern for patient safety and the importance of building the trust of health workers.

Toksin botulinum Daewoong is the first high-pure product in Asia approved by the US FDA and has now been marketed to more than 80 countries. Through this authenticity campaign, we are committed to building a safe and reliable distribution system with the Indonesian medical community," explained Baik In Hyun.

The head of BPOM, Taruna Ikrar, also emphasized that the use of illegal botulin toxine is very dangerous for health. Therefore, the government will firmly remove any form of illegal distribution.

"The circulation of products without permits is a violation that endangers patients, and BPOM together with law enforcement agencies will take firm action against any form of illegal distribution to protect people and industries that obey regulations," explained Taruna Ikrar.

"We hope that this event will be a turning point for Indonesia to build a more ethical and safe medical ecosystem," he concluded.