What is the SIG for an EpiPen?

Each EpiPen® Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg delivers a single dose of 0.3 mg epinephrine from epinephrine injection, USP 1:1000 (0.3 mL) in a sterile solution. Each EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg delivers a single dose of 0.15 mg epinephrine from epinephrine injection, USP 1:2000 (0.3 mL) in a sterile solution.

What to check before using an EpiPen?

Before you use your EpiPen or EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector, make sure your healthcare provider shows you the right way to use it. If you have any questions, ask your healthcare provider. Remove the auto-injector from the clear carrier tube.

How do I get a prescription for an EpiPen?

To get the prescription, you will need to visit an allergy doctor in Chandler for thorough testing and evaluation. Your doctor will assess the severity of your allergy and your potential risk and write the prescription if it is necessary. Your doctor will also talk to you about other measures to take to get help.

What is EpiPen and what does it do?

EpiPen is an injection that contains epinephrine , a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. EpiPens have become a necessity for families with children suffering from severe allergies to counter effects like wheezing, uneven breathing, increased or decreased heart rate, swelling and other potentially fatal reactions.

Do you know how and when to use an EpiPen?

EpiPen is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis. Epinephrine auto-injectors such as EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of an severe allergic reaction.

What do you need to know about the EpiPen?

EpiPens contain epinephrine , a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens a person’s airways in their lungs. They’re used via a stab to the thigh, so that the drugs can get to work ASAP. An EpiPen can reverse the effects of severe allergic reactions like extremely low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, and hives.

What to do after using an EpiPen?

After using EpiPen ®, seek medical attention. The used EpiPen ® should be taken to the nearest Emergency Room for proper disposal and to show the medical personnel what medication has already been administered.