How should I use epinephrine injection?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Epinephrine is injected into the skin or muscle of your outer thigh. In an emergency, this injection can be given through your clothing.
This medicine may come with a "trainer pen." The trainer pen contains no medicine and no needle. It is only for non-emergency use to practice giving yourself an epinephrine injection.
Read and follow all Instructions for Use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
The auto-injector device is a disposable single-use system. Use an auto-injector only one time.
Do not try to reinsert an auto-injector a second time. If the needle is bent from the first use, it may cause serious injury to your skin.
Seek emergency medical attention after any use of epinephrine. The effects of epinephrine may wear off after 10 or 20 minutes. You will need to receive further treatment and observation.
Also seek emergency medical attention if you accidentally inject yourself while giving epinephrine to another person.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not refrigerate or freeze this medicine, and do not store it in a car. Do not use epinephrine injection if it has changed colors or has particles in it.
Do not use if the expiration date on the label has passed. Call your pharmacist for a new prescription.
Do not reuse a needle or syringe. Place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container and dispose of it following state or local laws. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.