EPINEPHRINE (EPIPEN) 1MG/ML INJ,0.3ML,2S

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS(s)

Epinephrine/Adrenaline

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

This medicine requires a doctor's prescription. It falls under 'Prescription Only Medicine (POM)'.

ABOUT THIS MEDICATION

This medication contains epinephrine (or commonly known as adrenaline), which is used for the emergency treatment of sudden life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Symptoms of allergic reactions include: - Mouth: itch and swelling of lips, tongue, or mouth - Throat*: itching and/or a sense of tightness in the throat, hoarseness, hacking cough - Skin: hives, itchy rash, and/or swelling on the face or extremities - Gut: nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea - Lung*: shortness of breath, repetitive coughing and/or wheezing - Heart*: passing out, fainting, dizziness The severity of symptoms can quickly change. *All these symptoms can potentially progress to a life-threatening situation.

HOW SHOULD YOU USE THIS MEDICINE?

There are two available strengths (EpiPen and EpiPen Jr), and the doctor/pharmacist will decide on the suitability according to your weight. 1. Remove auto-injector from the carrier tube. 2. Hold the auto-injector with tip down. 3. Make a fist around the auto-injector. 4. Pull off the blue safety release. Do not put your fingers or hand over the orange tip. 5. Hold the auto-injector at a 90° angle to the outer thigh, Swing and firmly push the orange tip against the middle of the outer thigh, through clothing if needed. 6. If you are administering EpiPen or EpiPen Jr to another person, hold the leg of the person firmly to prevent injury. Push the orange tip firmly against the middle of the outer thigh, through clothing if needed. 7. Press hard into the outer thigh until it clicks. 8. Hold in place for 3 seconds then remove. 9. The orange tip will extend to cover the needle. 10. Massage the area of injection for 10 seconds. 11. Record the time the auto-injector was administered. 12. Seek medical help immediately, by reporting to your doctor or the nearest hospital, or call the local emergency response team (call 995 if in Singapore). Effects of the auto-injector only last for 20-30 minutes. If your symptoms are still present 15 minutes after the first injection, you may need a second auto-injector. 13. The auto-injector is for single use only. 14. See your doctor for a refill or replacement of this medication.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medication may cause the following side effects: - Fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat - Sweating - Headache - Weakness - Dizziness - Paleness - Coldness - Anxiety, feeling nervous or overexcitement - Nausea, vomiting - Breathing problems Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.

RESOURCES

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