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Key Facts about Anaphylaxis

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) is serious and, unless treated quickly, can result in major illness or death.
It is caused by exposure to allergens like food, insect stings, drugs, latex and exercise.
Symptoms include itchiness, swelling, breathing difficulty, dizziness and nausea.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

How can I tell if I am at risk of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?
How can I tell if I am allergic to a particular allergen or just intolerant of it?
If I had a reaction to an allergen in the past, will it happen again?
What are my options for treating anaphylaxis if it were to occur?
If some members of my family have allergies, might I have them too?
How can I help my child avoid exposure to a known allergen?
What should I tell my child's teachers and caregivers about his/her allergies?
What is the best way to prevent a severe allergic reaction?
What is immunotherapy and can it be used to treat severe
Should I wear an allergy alert ID bracelet?

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» Source: According to data from
Wolters Kluwer Health, Pharmaceutical Audit Suite,
January—September, 2007

Indication
EpiPen^® and EpiPen^® Jr (0.3 and 0.15 mg epinephrine) Auto-Injectors are indicated for emergency treatment of allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) for people with a history of an anaphylactic reaction.

Important Safety Information
EpiPen^® Auto-Injectors should be used with extreme caution in people who have heart disease. Side effects of EpiPen^® Auto-Injectors may include fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, and breathing difficulty. Certain side effects may be increased if EpiPen^® Auto-Injectors are used while taking tricyclic antidepressants or MAOIs.

The EpiPen^® and EpiPen^® Jr Auto-Injectors are designed as emergency supportive therapy only and are not a replacement or substitute for immediate medical or hospital care. In case of accidental injection, please seek immediate medical treatment.

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