Botulinum Toxin A in the Management of Pediatric Sialorrhea: A Systematic Review.
Tiffany HeikelShivam PatelKasra ZiaiSejal J ShahJessyka G LighthallPublished in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2022)
The strength of evidence suggests that the dosing of 50 units total of onabotulinumtoxinA to the submandibular glands is safe and effective in the pediatric population. For 4-gland injections, bilateral submandibular and parotid gland injections of 60 to 100 units total is the safe and effective dosage. There is no substantial evidence comparing 4-gland injections to 2-gland injections, but research thus far suggests 4-gland injections to be superior. Future study is needed to evaluate incobotulinumtoxinA and abobotulinumtoxinA dosages in the pediatric population.