EPIPEN® & EPIPEN® JUNIOR

*How to use it…

Grasp EpiPen in dominant hand with thumb nearest blue cap and form fist around unit, with orange tip down.

Remember, blue to sky, orange to thigh

Remove the blue safety cap by pulling it straight up with the other hand.

Hold the EpiPen® roughly 10 cm away, with the orange tip pointing towards your outer thigh.

Jab the EpiPen® firmly into your outer thigh at a right angle.

Hold firmly against thigh for 3 seconds.

EpiPen should be removed and safely discarded. Gently massage the injection area for 10 seconds.

Dial 112, ask for an ambulance and say 'anaphylaxis' (anna-fill-axis).

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This site is intended only for patients, parents or carers of those prescribed an EpiPen®.

For further information please consult:

Epipen®(adrenaline) Patient Information Leaflet

EpiPen®Junior(adrenaline) Patient Information Leaflet

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Job Code: EPI-2022-0334
Date of Preparation: November 2022

Reporting of Side Effects

If you get any side effects talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via HPRA Pharmacovigilance. Website: www.hpra.ie


By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. You should also report any side effects to Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited Pharmacovigilance on +44(0)8001218267 and pv.ireland@viatris.com.