Should You Get an EpiPen® Auto-Injector?

Do you read the fine print as if your life depended on it? Do you always ask the waiter how each dish is prepared? Is a walk in the park time to be on guard? If so, chances are you - or your child - are one of the more than 40 million people in the US at risk for life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic response to specific triggers such as foods, medications, insect venom, or latex. You may be at an increased risk for experiencing anaphylaxis if you have a history of allergies or asthma, or have had an anaphylactic response previously.

Most common signs that an anaphylactic reaction is taking place:

• Swelling of the throat
• Swelling of the tongue
• Constricted breathing
• Sudden outbreak of hives

Anaphylaxis can be fatal within minutes, either through swelling that shuts off airways, or through a dramatic drop in blood pressure.

EpiPen^® is the #1 healthcare professional-prescribed emergency epinephrine auto-injector for people with a history of anaphylactic reactions. It's a simple, convenient, fast-acting epinephrine auto-injector that could help save your life.

Here are the facts:

• Most anaphylactic fatalities occur when there is no epinephrine available
• About the size of a permanent marker, it's easy to carry and to use
• Contains powerful, fast-acting medicine called epinephrine
• Available by prescription only

When it comes to life-threatening allergic reactions, being prepared is everything.

Ask your healthcare professional about EpiPen^® today.

Indications

EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injectors (0.3 and 0.15 mg epinephrine) are for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by allergens, exercise, or unknown triggers; and for patients who are at increased risk for these reactions.

EpiPen and EpiPen Jr Auto-Injectors are designed for you to use immediately in an emergency, to treat an allergic reaction fast and give you time to get to a hospital or medical center. EpiPen and EpiPen Jr Auto-Injectors are not a substitute for emergency medical treatment.

Important Safety Information

Each EpiPen Auto-Injector contains a single dose of a medicine called epinephrine, which you inject into your outer thigh. DO NOT INJECT INTRAVENOUSLY. DO NOT INJECT INTO YOUR BUTTOCK, as this may not be effective for a severe allergic reaction. In case of accidental injection, please seek immediate medical treatment.

Epinephrine should be used with caution if you have heart disease or are taking certain medicines that can cause heart-related (cardiac) symptoms.

Side effects may include an increase in heart rate, a stronger or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, paleness, dizziness, weakness or shakiness, headache, apprehension, nervousness, or anxiety. These side effects usually go away quickly, especially if you rest. If you have high blood pressure or an overactive thyroid, these side effects may be more severe or longer lasting. If you have heart disease, you could experience chest pain (angina). If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels may increase after use. If you have Parkinson's disease, your symptoms may temporarily get worse.

Talk to your healthcare professional to find out if you should be prescribed an EpiPen and EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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