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How to use your EpiPen®


** Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

You should familiarise yourself with the steps required to administer your EpiPen® and watch the demonstration video below so you are clear about what to do in an emergency. You can also order an EpiPen® Trainer so that you can practice the steps with your friends and family

There is no need to remove clothing to use your EpiPen®, but make sure the orange end will not hit buckles, zips, buttons or thick seams on your clothes.

*EpiPen® explained...

1#  REMOVE THE BLUE SAFETY CAP.

Grasp the EpiPen® in your dominant hand and remove the blue safety cap by pulling straight up. Remember, blue to the sky, orange to the thigh!

Illustration of safety cap removed from EpiPen®

2#  POSITION THE ORANGE TIP.

Hold the EpiPen® at 90° approximately 10cm away, with the orange tip pointing towards your outer thigh.

Illustration showing 10cm distance between EpiPen® and outer thigh

3#  JAB THE ORANGE TIP.

Jab the EpiPen® firmly into your outer thigh at a right angle. Hold firmly for 3 seconds, before removing and safely discarding.



HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS

4#  DIAL 999

Dial 999, ask for an ambulance and say
"anaphylaxis" (anna-fill-axis).


While waiting for the ambulance you should lie down with your feet raised unless this makes you breathless in which case you should sit up - but this should be for as short a time as possible.

EpiPen®

*Viewing window

Your EpiPen® must be replaced in line with the expiry date. In addition, check the EpiPen® regularly to make sure the solution is clear and colourless. If the solution becomes discoloured or contains particles it will need to be replaced, even if this occurs before the expiry date.

EpiPen® viewing window

*Needle cover

The needle cover extends after use, so the needle is covered both before and after use.

EpiPen® needle cover

*Flip top case

Designed for single handed opening. Always keep your EpiPen® in its case when not in use.

EpiPen® flip-top case

*How to use your EpiPen®

Watch how to use your EpiPen®

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Free expiry alert service

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Sign up for our expiry alert service and receive free reminders by text or email when your EpiPen® is about to expire.

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Car keys, mobile phone, 2 EpiPen® in their cases and handbag

Phone
Keys
Cash
EpiPen®

You wouldn't dream of leaving the house without your phone on you. Well, think of your EpiPen® in the same way and make sure it is always with you. Just in case you have an allergic reaction and need to act quickly.


** Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

If you get any side effects or have a device failure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. Please report side effects or device failures with any medicine or vaccine to the medicines regulator MHRA through the Yellow Card Scheme.
It is easiest and quickest to report side effects and device failures online via the Yellow Card website:  https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Alternatively, prepaid Yellow Cards for reporting are available by writing to FREEPOST YELLOW CARD (no other address details necessary), by emailing yellowcard@mhra.gov.uk, by telephoning the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) free phone line: 0800-731-6789, or by downloading and printing a form from the Yellow Card section of the MHRA website. You can also report side effects and device failures direct to the marketing authorisation holder at pv.uk@viatris.com.   


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This website is intended for UK patients who have been prescribed EpiPen®. We recommend that you read the 0.3 mg patient information leaflet or 0.15 mg patient information leaflet carefully before using EpiPen®. If you’re a Healthcare Professional, please click here.

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