Hitox is BMI Korea’s botulinum toxin type A: a complex-type freeze-dried toxin stabilised with human serum albumin, supplied as a 100 U vial and reconstituted with preservative-free saline before injection. BMI Korea markets it for export and has no FDA-approved toxin. Potency units are product-specific. Professional use only.
What is Hitox?
Hitox is BMI Korea’s botulinum toxin type A, a complex-type freeze-dried preparation stabilised with human serum albumin, supplied as a 100 U vial and reconstituted with preservative-free saline. BMI Korea markets it for export. Potency units are specific to this product and are not interchangeable with other botulinum toxin products.
How does Hitox compare with other Korean toxins?
Hitox is a complex-type freeze-dried toxin from BMI Korea, in the same class as Botulax and Liztox. It is offered in 100 and 200 U vials.
| Hitox | BMI Korea · freeze-dried · 100/200 U |
|---|---|
| Botulax | Hugel · freeze-dried · 100/200/300 U |
| Liztox | Huons BioPharma · freeze-dried · 100/200 U |
What do clinics use Hitox for?
Clinics select Hitox for facial expression-line work per the manufacturer’s labelling. Dosing and technique are product-specific and decided by the treating clinician; units are not interchangeable with other toxins.
Commonly selected for
- Practices standardised on BMI Korea units
- Export-market buyers
- 100 U vial caseloads
- Aesthetic expression-line protocols
How is Hitox supplied?
One 100 U single-use vial. Supplied as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) preparation; reconstitute with preservative-free 0.9% sodium chloride before use. Reconstitute immediately before use and follow the manufacturer’s handling instructions.
Reviewed against publicly available manufacturer information. Indications, dosing and technique are product-specific per the manufacturer’s labeling and are decided by the treating clinician.
Specifications
| Brand | Hitox (BMI Korea) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMI Korea Co., Ltd. (South Korea) |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Active | Botulinum toxin type A (100 U) |
| Composition | Clostridium botulinum type A toxin, complex type; with human serum albumin; contains complexing proteins |
| Units | 100 U |
| Format | 100 U single-use vial |
| Areas | Facial expression lines (aesthetic use) |
| Delivery | Reconstitute with preservative-free 0.9% saline; inject intramuscularly per the practitioner’s protocol |
| Regulatory | A Korea-made export toxin from BMI Korea. Its maker does not have an FDA-approved botulinum toxin product, so no FDA status is claimed. |
| Administration | Injectable — by a qualified medical professional only |
| Storage & handling | Store refrigerated (2–8 °C) per the manufacturer’s instructions. |
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Hitox?
BMI Korea Co., Ltd. in South Korea, which markets it as an export product.
Is Hitox FDA-approved?
No. Its maker, BMI Korea, does not have an FDA-approved botulinum toxin product.
What is in it?
A complex-type botulinum toxin type A stabilised with human serum albumin.
How is it supplied?
As one freeze-dried 100 U single-use vial, reconstituted with preservative-free 0.9% saline before use.
Are its units interchangeable with other toxins?
No. Potency units are specific to this product and are not converted 1:1 to other botulinum toxin products.