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Do you read the fine print as if your life depended on it? Do you always ask the waiter how each dish is prepared? Is a walk in the park time to be on guard? If so, chances are you - or your child - are one of the more than 40 million people in the US at risk for life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis¹.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic response to specific triggers such as foods, medications, insect venom, or latex. You may be at an increased risk for experiencing anaphylaxis if you have a history of allergies or asthma, or have had an anaphylactic response previously.

Most common signs that an anaphylactic reaction is taking place:

Swelling of the throat
Swelling of the tongue
Constricted breathing
Sudden outbreak of hives

Anaphylaxis can be fatal within minutes, either through swelling that shuts off airways, or through a dramatic drop in blood pressure

EpiPen^® is the #1 doctor-prescribed emergency treatment for people with a history of anaphylactic reactions. It's a simple, convenient, fast-acting epinephrine injector that could save your life.

Here are the facts:

Most anaphylactic fatalities occur when there is no EpiPen^® available²
About the size of a permanent marker, it's easy to carry and to use
Contains powerful, fast acting medicine called epinephrine
Available by prescription only

When it comes to life-threatening allergic reactions, being prepared is everything. No wonder doctors advise anyone who has had a severe reaction to an insect sting or certain foods to be prepared and always carry EpiPen^®.

Ask your doctor about EpiPen^® today.

References

Neugut AI, Ghatak AT,Miller RL. Anaphylaxis in the United States: an investigation into its epidemiology. Arch Intern Med.2001;161:15-21.
Bock SA, Munoz-Furlong A, Sampson HA. Fatalities due to anaphylactic reactions to foods. Journal Allergy Clin Immunol. 2001 Jan; 107 (1): 191-3.

» 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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