Each EpiPen^® Auto-Injector contains a single dose of adrenaline^®, which works quickly to help reverse the symptoms of anaphylaxis, also known as a severe allergic reaction.¹

How to use EpiPen^®

It’s best to ask your doctor or pharmacist to demonstrate how to use an EpiPen^® Auto-Injector regularly.² You and your family can also practise using a trainer device.

Watch our training video and ask your family and friends to watch too.

In an emergency, remember there are instructions on every EpiPen^® Auto-Injector to guide you.

In summary:

• Ensure you (or the patient) are lying on the ground – if breathing is difficult, you or they can sit, but not stand or walk.
• Remove EpiPen^® from the case.
• Hold EpiPen^® in your fist with the orange end facing down.
• If helping a child, use one hand to hold them still and do your best to reassure them and keep them calm.
• Pull off the blue safety release.
• Press the orange end to the outer mid-thigh.
• Push down until a click is felt or heard and hold for three seconds, then release the EpiPen^® Auto-Injector.
• Phone triple zero (000) for an ambulance.
• Phone a relative or emergency contact person.
• Hand the used EpiPen^® Auto-Injector to the ambulance or emergency department staff.
• NOTE 1: A second dose with a new EpiPen^® Auto-Injector may be necessary if symptoms have not improved in five to fifteen minutes.
• NOTE 2: If assisting another person, CPR may be necessary at any time.
• NOTE 3: Always give EpiPen^® first, then asthma medication if required.³

Remember:

Prepared June 2021. EPI-2021-0200.