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Since not all allergic reactions can be avoided, and because allergic reactions
can progress quickly to deadly anaphylaxis, the American Academy of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology currently advises:
Your allergist/Immunologist may also prescribe a self-injectable epinephrine
shot to carry with you. This medication reverses the allergic reaction,
at least temporarily, to provide the life-saving time needed to get further
treatment in a medical facility. Learn how to self-administer the
epinephrine according to your allergist/immunologist's instructions, and
replace the device before the labeled expiration date.16
EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr auto-injectors are the leading form
of self-injectable epinephrine. Administering EpiPen® at the
first sign of a severe allergic reaction can provide a person with the time
needed to get to an Emergency Room.
You may wish to review the prescribing information
and patient instructions that come with each EpiPen® auto-injector
prescription, watch an animated
movie on how to administer your EpiPen® auto-injector
correctly and safely, or learn about the correct way to
store and transport your EpiPen® auto-injector. If it's your
child that suffers from anaphylactic reactions, then you may be interested in
specific information about the EpiPen® Jr
auto-injector.
How Supplied: EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr auto-injectors are
available in single cartons and as a 2-Pak. The EpiPen 2-Pak® carton
contains two EpiPen® auto-injectors plus a free trainer. The EpiPen
Jr 2-Pak® contains two EpiPen® Jr auto-injectors plus a
free training pen.
You can find answers to questions that you may have about the EpiPen®
auto-injector by viewing our Questions and Answers Brochure in
English or en Español.
Finally, if you currently use EpiPen® or EpiPen® Jr
auto-injectors, then let us help you keep your prescription up to date with our
Free Expiration Reminder Program.
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