EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are indicated for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and are intended for people determined to be at risk for serious allergic reactions and for people with a history of anaphylactic reactions.
EpiPen® should be used immediately to treat yourself or your child when experiencing a severe allergic reaction. This is emergency treatment. It does not replace seeing a doctor or going to the hospital.1
EpiPen® is an auto-injector that contains epinephrine, which is the medication that helps to decrease the body’s allergic reaction by1:
While using the EpiPen® auto-injector on yourself, preferably lie flat with feet elevated but sit up if you are having difficulties breathing.1
If administering to someone else, have them lay flat; if breathing is difficult, allow them to sit.
You must get medical help right away after using EpiPen®. You can call 911 and get taken to the hospital or you can have someone take you (or you can take your child) to the nearest hospital emergency room.1
It is important for patients and/or caregivers to use and practice with the EpiPen® Training Kit to familiarize themselves with the use of Epipen® in an allergic emergency. Request your pharmacist or doctor to show you how to use EpiPen® auto-injector and practice the steps.1
