{"product_id":"epipen-300mcg-injection-1-adrenaline-epinephrine-s3","title":"Epipen 300mcg Injection 1 - Adrenaline (Epinephrine) (S3)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPIPEN contains the active ingredient adrenaline (epinephrine). In some countries, adrenaline is known as epinephrine. EPIPEN is only to be used for the immediate EMERGENCY TREATMENT of a SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION (also known as ANAPHYLAXIS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive ingredient:\u003cbr\u003e\nAdrenaline 300 mcg\/0.3 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther names:\u003cbr\u003e\nEpinephrine (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpiPen is a life-saving treatment in the emergency management of severe allergic reactions. Therefore, it should not be withheld from anyone who is considered to need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EPIPEN Auto-Injector has a clear “viewing window” so you can see the contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use EPIPEN if the contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eare cloudy or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eare coloured or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003econtain sediment or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eif the “viewing window” is obscured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese changes indicate that the effectiveness of the drug product may be decreased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the “viewing window” is obscured, the auto-injector has already “fired” and cannot be used again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your EpiPen regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use EpiPen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eafter the expiry date on the EpiPen Auto-Injector and carton or\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eif the packaging is torn, doesn't look quite right or shows signs of tampering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the EpiPen packaging is damaged or it is past the expiry date, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is important to know how to use an EpiPen BEFORE a severe allergic reaction causes a medical emergency.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your doctor or pharmacist to show you how to practice with the EpiPen Training Device. If you practice using the EpiPen Training Device, it will help you to learn how to use the real EpiPen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is important to regularly ask your doctor or pharmacist to demonstrate use with an EpiPen Training Device.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEpiPen is effective as emergency treatment of a severe allergic reaction ONLY when used according to the directions in this leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive WITH CAUTION to those who have\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ehigh blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ethyroid problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ehigh pressure in the eye (narrow-angle glaucoma).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a thick-subcutaneous fat layer, there is a risk of the adrenaline not reaching the muscle tissue resulting in a suboptimal effect. In such individuals there may be a higher likelihood of needing a second injection with an additional EpiPen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake care also when giving EpiPen to those\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ehaving an anaesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eor who have:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ediabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eheart disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eallergy to EpiPen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ebrain damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003edepression, or are on medication for depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ethyroid problems, or are on thyroid medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eheart disease or high blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ediabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ehigh pressure in the eye (narrow angle glaucoma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003easthma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eever had an allergic reaction to sodium metabisulfite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways read the label and follow the directions for use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epipen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46047819104442,"sku":"2488521","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/wombatpharmacy.com.au\/products\/epipen-300mcg-injection-1-adrenaline-epinephrine-s3","provider":"Wombat Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}