Call 911. Do not touch the black tip on the small end of the EpiPen. Do not take off the grey activation cap until you are ready to actually use the EpiPen. Hold the EpiPen in fist with black tip pointing down. Hold the black tip near the outer thigh of person in need of EpiPen. Firmly swing and jab into the outer thigh. Hold the EpiPen for 10 seconds. Remove the EpiPen and massage the injection area.
i actually have a servere peanut allergy i use a epipen if very mild i use benadryl i never even had to use a epipen (epipen is a needle) scared to death to use it
maryland
No, an EpiPen is an auto-injector device that contains a pre-measured dose of epinephrine (adrenaline) used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). The EpiPen has a needle that extends and injects the medication when activated.
No,You do not.
Sheldon Kaplan
No one is supposed to share their prescribed medications with another person for any reason due to the possibility of serious problems and interactions with other medications a person might be taking. If a person carries and EpiPen and they go into anaphylactic shock and is unable to use the EpiPen, someone with them must act quickly and use the EpiPen to deliver the life saving medication in the pen.
June 28, 1977
yes
If a person if having a sever allergic reaction (such as a bee sting) they would most likely be carrying an EpiPen. An EpiPen contains epinephrine and opens the airway. If they do have an EpiPen, remember its Blue To The Sky, Orange To The Thigh. Take the blue tip off and push and hold the EpiPen into the victims thigh and hold for 10 seconds. It is also important to call 911 as an EpiPen is only a temporary fix.
An EpiPen can be administered by the person experiencing an allergic reaction or by someone trained to administer epinephrine in an emergency situation, such as a family member, friend, or healthcare provider. It is important for individuals to familiarize themselves with how to properly use an EpiPen in case of an allergic reaction.
As far as i know , they are not available in India yet.