INDICATIONS (the following information applies to both EPIPEN and its Authorized Generic)
EPIPEN® and EPIPEN JR® Auto-Injectors are used to treat life-threatening, allergic emergencies in peoplewho are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic emergencies. EPIPEN and EPIPEN JR are forimmediate administration by you or your caregiver. They do not take the place of emergency medicalcare. You should get emergency help right away after using your EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (the following information applies to both EPIPEN and its Authorized Generic)
EPIPEN® (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.3 mg and EPIPEN JR® (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.15 mg Auto-Injectors are used to treat allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis can be life threatening andhappen within minutes. If untreated, anaphylaxis can cause death. This allergic emergency can becaused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, foods, medicines, exercise, or unknown causes.
Always carry 2 EPIPEN or 2 EPIPEN JR Auto-Injectors with you because sometimes a single dose ofepinephrine may not be enough to treat a serious allergic reaction before seeking medical care.
When you have an allergic emergency (anaphylaxis), use EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injectors rightaway. Get emergency medical help right away even if you have used the EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injector.You can use a second EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injector if symptoms continue or if the firstauto-injector is activated. If you need more than 2 doses for an allergic emergency, they must be givenby a healthcare provider.
Before you use EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injectors, tell your healthcare provider about all yourmedical conditions if you have heart problems with high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems,asthma, a history of depression, Parkinson’s disease, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, arebreastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-countermedicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Tell your healthcare provider about all of yourknown allergies. If you have certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition mayget worse, or you may have longer lasting side effects when you use your EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injector.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take certain asthma medicines. EPIPEN and EPIPEN JRand other medicines may affect the way other medicines work. Other medicines may affect how EPIPENand EPIPEN JR auto-injector works.
EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injector should be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg),through clothing if necessary. Do not inject into your veins, buttocks, fingers, toes, hands or feet. It isvery important that you hold the EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injector down firmly on the middle of theouter thigh (upper leg) for at least 3 full seconds. If you do not hold it in place long enough, theEPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injector might not have time to deliver the correct dose of medicine. If youaccidentally inject EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injectors into any place other than the middle of your outerthigh, go to the nearest emergency room right away. If you inject a young child, hold their leg firmly inplace before and during the 3 second injection to prevent injuries.
Rarely, patients who have used EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR auto-injectors may get infections at the injectionsite within a few days. Some of these infections can be serious. Call your healthcare professional rightaway if you have any of the following at an injection site: redness that does not go away, swelling,tenderness, or the area feels warm to the touch.
Common side effects include fast, irregular or “pounding” heartbeat, sweating, nausea or vomiting,breathing problems, paleness, dizziness, weakness, shakiness, headache, feelings of over excitement,nervousness or anxiety. These side effects may go away with rest. Tell your healthcare professional ifyou have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Click here for full Prescribing Information and Patient Information for EPIPEN.
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For additional information, please contact us at 800-796-9526.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visitwww.fda.gov/medwatchor call1-800-FDA-1088.
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