How is EpiPen® properly stored?

• Keep EpiPen^® at 25°C (77°F) (room temperature); excursions are permitted to temperatures between 15°C and 30°C (59°F–86°F)
  • -Do not refrigerate or freeze
  • -Protect EpiPen^® from light
  • -Do not keep EpiPen^® in a vehicle during extremely hot or cold weather
• Keep EpiPen^® in its carrier tube to protect it from damage; however, the carrier tube is not waterproof
• Handle with care: The EpiPen^® Auto-Injector is a medical device that contains glass

An improperly stored EpiPen^® is not recommended for use in the event of a severe allergic reaction.

Conditions that can compromise an EpiPen^® Auto-Injector include:

• Not storing EpiPen^® at the recommended temperature
• Submerging the auto-injector in water
• Rough handling

Encourage patients to check the liquid in their EpiPen^® Auto-Injector periodically; it should always be clear. Instruct patients to replace their auto-injector immediately if it is discoloured or brown or contains sediment (a precipitate).

Full instructions for storing EpiPen^® are included in the EpiPen^® Patient Leaflet.