When your doctor prescribes EpiPen®, you must
make sure you understand the reason it has been
prescribed for you. You should be confident that
you know exactly how and when to use it.
Always use EpiPen® exactly as your doctor or
pharmacist has told you. If you are at all unsure
about how to use it, ask to have the instructions
repeated by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
It is recommended that your family members,
carers or teachers are also instructed in the
correct use of EpiPen®.
If you have been stung by an insect, try to
remove the stinger with your fingernails – do
not squeeze, pinch or push it deeper into the
skin. If possible, put an ice pack on the area
of the sting. Keep warm and avoid exercise.
For allergic reactions caused by foods make
sure you remove any remaining food from the
mouth immediately.
EpiPen® is intended to be used by people with
a body weight above 25 kg (3 stone 13 lbs). For
persons weighing less than 25 kg (3 stone 13lbs).
EpiPen® Jr. may be more appropriate for use.
Dosage
The dose will be decided by your doctor, who
will adjust it individually for you. The usual
adult dose for allergic emergencies is
0.3 mg adrenaline for injection into muscle
(intramuscular use).
If you notice the signs of an acute allergic
reaction, use EpiPen® immediately, through
your clothing if necessary.
Each EpiPen® Auto-injector delivers one
single dose of 0.3 ml liquid which is equal to
0.3 mg (300 micrograms) adrenaline. After
use a volume of 1.7 ml will remain in the
Auto- injector but this cannot be reused.
Sometimes a single dose of adrenaline may not
be sufficient to completely reverse the effects
of a serious allergic reaction. For this reason,
your doctor is likely to prescribe more than
one EpiPen® for you. If your symptoms have
not improved or have deteriorated within
5 minutes after the first injection, either you
or the person with you should give a second
injection. For this reason you should carry more
than one EpiPen® with you at all times.
Method of administration
The EpiPen® is designed to be used easily by
people without medical training. EpiPen®
should simply be jabbed firmly against the
outer portion of the thigh from a distance of
approximately 10 cm (4 inches). There is no
need for precise placement in the outer portion
of the thigh.
When you jab the EpiPen® firmly into your thigh,
a spring activated plunger will be released,
which pushes the hidden needle into the thigh
muscle and administers a dose of adrenaline.
If you are wearing clothes the EpiPen® can be
injected through the clothes.
The instructions for use of the EpiPen® given
below must be carefully followed.
EpiPen® should only be injected into the outer
thigh.
It should not be injected into the buttocks
(your bottom).
Directions for use
Before you ever need to use it, fully familiarise
yourself with the EpiPen®, when and how it
should be used (refer to diagram 1).
Follow these directions only when ready to use.
Hold the EpiPen® by the middle, never by the
ends. For proper administration, look at the
diagrams and follow these steps:– Never put thumb, fingers or hand over the
orange tip.– Do not remove blue safety cap until ready
to use.
EpiPen 300 microgram | 1 pre-filled pen
Manufacturer: may vary
£79.99
Prescription required
Medication features
Treats Anaphylaxis
EPIPEN 0.3 mg/Epinephrine Auto-Injector delivers adrenaline and treats Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions), reversing signs such as low blood pressure, swelling, or difficulty breathing. It prevents life-threatening complications until medical help is available. EpiPen contains 300 mcg of epinephrine, which helps constrict blood vessels, relax airway muscles, improve blood pressure, and provide quick relief to people suffering from a severe allergic reaction.
For emergency use only
Quick relief
Contains 300 mcg of epinephrine
When your doctor prescribes EpiPen®, you must
make sure you understand the reason it has been
prescribed for you. You should be confident that
you know exactly how and when to use it.
Always use EpiPen® exactly as your doctor or
pharmacist has told you. If you are at all unsure
about how to use it, ask to have the instructions
repeated by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
It is recommended that your family members,
carers or teachers are also instructed in the
correct use of EpiPen®.
If you have been stung by an insect, try to
remove the stinger with your fingernails – do
not squeeze, pinch or push it deeper into the
skin. If possible, put an ice pack on the area
of the sting. Keep warm and avoid exercise.
For allergic reactions caused by foods make
sure you remove any remaining food from the
mouth immediately.
EpiPen® is intended to be used by people with
a body weight above 25 kg (3 stone 13 lbs). For
persons weighing less than 25 kg (3 stone 13lbs).
EpiPen® Jr. may be more appropriate for use.
Dosage
The dose will be decided by your doctor, who
will adjust it individually for you. The usual
adult dose for allergic emergencies is
0.3 mg adrenaline for injection into muscle
(intramuscular use).
If you notice the signs of an acute allergic
reaction, use EpiPen® immediately, through
your clothing if necessary.
Each EpiPen® Auto-injector delivers one
single dose of 0.3 ml liquid which is equal to
0.3 mg (300 micrograms) adrenaline. After
use a volume of 1.7 ml will remain in the
Auto- injector but this cannot be reused.
Sometimes a single dose of adrenaline may not
be sufficient to completely reverse the effects
of a serious allergic reaction. For this reason,
your doctor is likely to prescribe more than
one EpiPen® for you. If your symptoms have
not improved or have deteriorated within
5 minutes after the first injection, either you
or the person with you should give a second
injection. For this reason you should carry more
than one EpiPen® with you at all times.
Method of administration
The EpiPen® is designed to be used easily by
people without medical training. EpiPen®
should simply be jabbed firmly against the
outer portion of the thigh from a distance of
approximately 10 cm (4 inches). There is no
need for precise placement in the outer portion
of the thigh.
When you jab the EpiPen® firmly into your thigh,
a spring activated plunger will be released,
which pushes the hidden needle into the thigh
muscle and administers a dose of adrenaline.
If you are wearing clothes the EpiPen® can be
injected through the clothes.
The instructions for use of the EpiPen® given
below must be carefully followed.
EpiPen® should only be injected into the outer
thigh.
It should not be injected into the buttocks
(your bottom).
Directions for use
Before you ever need to use it, fully familiarise
yourself with the EpiPen®, when and how it
should be used (refer to diagram 1).
Follow these directions only when ready to use.
Hold the EpiPen® by the middle, never by the
ends. For proper administration, look at the
diagrams and follow these steps:– Never put thumb, fingers or hand over the
orange tip.– Do not remove blue safety cap until ready
to use.
