Remove the blue safety cap by pulling straight up, hold the EpiPen® 10cm away from your outer thigh at a right angle, jab the EpiPen® into the outer thigh and hold for 3 seconds.
After use, the orange needle cover will extend to cover the needle and the viewing window will go dark.
Your EpiPen® is designed as emergency treatment only, you should always seek medical help immediately after using your EpiPen®. Dial 999, ask for ambulance and state ‘anaphylaxis’ (even if symptoms appear to be improving)
Lie down and raise your legs. Sit up if you are struggling to breathe but don’t change position suddenly. Lie down again as soon as you can. Stay lying down even if you are feeling better. You must not stand up even if someone encourages you to
Click here to watch a demonstration video
It is best to practise regularly with an EpiPen® Trainer. You can order one here* if you do not have one, or ask your doctor.
Remember, each EpiPen® can only be used once so it is important to always carry two. If symptoms do not improve after 5 minutes, use a second EpiPen®.
*Despatched to the UK only.