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!

2#  POSITION THE ORANGE TIP.

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

*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.

*Needle cover

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

*Flip top case

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

*How to use your EpiPen®

Watch how to use your EpiPen®

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