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EpiPen (Adrenaline) Auto-Injector 0.3 mg - Use & Benefits

This yellow box is an EpiPen 0.3 mg by Mylan. It’s a single-dose emergency device.

What it’s used for

EpiPen is first-line emergency treatment for anaphylaxis — a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. Common triggers:

Trigger Examples

Foods Peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, milk, eggs

Insect stings Bee, wasp, hornet

Medicines Penicillin, NSAIDs, vaccines

Other Latex, exercise, unknown causes

How it works

Adrenaline/epinephrine rapidly reverses anaphylaxis by:

1. Opening airways - Relaxes bronchial muscles so you can breathe

2. Raising blood pressure - Constricts blood vessels to counter shock

3. Reducing swelling - Decreases hives, throat/tongue swelling

4. Stimulating the heart - Helps maintain circulation

Who uses 0.3 mg

This dose is for adults and children ≥30 kg (66 lbs). Kids 15-30 kg use EpiPen Jr 0.15 mg.

Key points for use

1. When: At first signs of anaphylaxis — trouble breathing, throat swelling, severe hives, dizziness, rapid pulse, feeling of doom. Don’t wait.

2. Where: Inject into the outer thigh muscle. Can go through clothing.

3. After: Call emergency services immediately — 112 or 108 in India. You still need hospital monitoring even if you feel better. Effects wear off in 10-20 min and symptoms can return.

Important safety notes

-Emergency only: Not for mild allergies. Antihistamines like cetirizine don’t replace it.

-Storage: 20°C to 25°C. Don’t refrigerate or leave in hot cars. Check expiry date.

-Training: Get proper demo from a doctor/pharmacist. Practice with a trainer pen.

EpiPen is a prescription medicine for people with known severe allergies. If you or someone you know is at risk of anaphylaxis, speak to an allergist or doctor to get a prescription and an emergency action plan.

This is an EpiPen (Adrenaline auto-injector 0.3 mg).

What it is used for

It is an emergency medicine used to treat:

Severe allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis)

Causes may include:

Food allergy (nuts, seafood)

Insect stings (bee, wasp)

Medicines

Latex allergy

How it works

It contains Epinephrine which:

Opens airways (helps breathing)

Raises low blood pressure

Reduces swelling and hives

Prevents life-threatening shock

When to use

Use immediately if symptoms like:

Difficulty breathing

Swelling of face/lips/throat

Severe rash + itching

Dizziness or fainting

How to use (simple)

Remove safety cap

Press firmly into outer thigh (can inject through clothes)

Hold for 10 seconds

Call emergency help immediately after use

Important points

This is life-saving emergency use only

After using, always go to hospital (effect lasts short time)

Carry it if you have known severe allergy

Check expiry date regularly

Dose info

This one is 0.3 mg (usually for adults or children >30 kg)

Smaller dose (0.15 mg) is used for small children

This is an EpiPen (Adrenaline auto-injector 0.3 mg).

What it is used for

It is an emergency medicine used to treat:

Severe allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis)

Causes may include:

Food allergy (nuts, seafood)

Insect stings (bee, wasp)

Medicines

Latex allergy

How it works

It contains Epinephrine which:

Opens airways (helps breathing)

Raises low blood pressure

Reduces swelling and hives

Prevents life-threatening shock

When to use

Use immediately if symptoms like:

Difficulty breathing

Swelling of face/lips/throat

Severe rash + itching

Dizziness or fainting

How to use (simple)

Remove safety cap

Press firmly into outer thigh (can inject through clothes)

Hold for 10 seconds

Call emergency help immediately after use

Important points

This is life-saving emergency use only

After using, always go to hospital (effect lasts short time)

Carry it if you have known severe allergy

Check expiry date regularly

Dose info

This one is 0.3 mg (usually for adults or children >30 kg)

Smaller dose (0.15 mg) is used for small children