<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Multiple vials of fake botox have been stopped at the border, prompting warnings against buying injectables from overseas.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Therapeutic Goods Administration said the boxes of the apparent Botox appeared to be genuine, branded Botox products manufactured by the legitimate brand Allergan, a company run by AbbVie.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>While the boxes appeared to be genuine, there were inconsistencies identified on the packaging, including typographic errors, incorrect spacing, bolding and spelling mistakes.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/childcare-centre-suspicious-fire-turramurra-north-shore-sydney/39cccc73-5dce-4efb-96d0-508229200475"><strong><span>Fire breaks out at Sydney childcare centre in suspected attack</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The TGA also confirmed with AbbVie that the batch numbers on the boxes - C7211C4 and HA 33946 - were not real batches.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The batches were ordered from an overseas supplier, not from an Australian Pharmacy </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>These injectables can pose a serious health risk and should not be used, the TGA said.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/false-botox-virals-found-prompting-urgent-health-warnings/6eabffb7-eb4f-4e5d-a082-f983337659fc" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anyone who may have Botox products with the above serial numbers should take them to their local pharmacy for safe disposal.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>If anyone has concerns that they have been injected with a false Botox product, they should see a healthcare professional.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/teen-charged-after-house-party-stabbing-chifley-sydney/67cdccc1-7f61-421b-a538-6f7002c61705"><strong><span>Teen charged over alleged house party stabbing in Sydney</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Consumers have been reminded that Botox is a prescription-only medicine in Australia, and counterfeit products have not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Botox bought over the internet may be fake, contain undisclosed and harmful ingredients, and may not meet the same standard of safety. </span></div></div>