The EpiPen is used as an immediate treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. This EpiPen is an auto-injector, meaning that it has a simple mechanism which helps in its administration, making it particularly useful in a medical emergency. Containing 0.3mg of epinephrine (adrenaline), the EpiPen is a convenient and compact tool to have in the dental practice, which can be stored in a safe place for use in the instance of a medical emergency.
PLEASE NOTE: The EpiPen is intended for emergency supportive therapy, patients should always seek emergency medical aid after use
Epipen recommends that you always carry at least two EpiPen injectors. This is because one injector may not contain enough epinephrine to treat a serious allergic reaction..
If you inject an EpiPen into a site which isn’t advised by EpiPen (The middle of your outer thigh) you will need immediate medical attention and should seek out emergency help.