What is the most important information I should know about epinephrine injection, USP auto-injector?

Serious allergies means having severe allergic reactions to certain triggers, which can include specific plant life, insects, and the foods you eat. A potentially life-threatening allergic reaction is also called anaphylaxis. At the first sign of anaphylaxis, epinephrine is the recommended first step in treating it, followed by immediate medical attention. Being prepared for a severe allergic reaction starts with having access to an epinephrine auto-injector.

2. Take the Time to Call Ahead

You may want to speak with camp directors over the phone. Here’s a list of sample questions you may want to ask them:

•    How do you handle meals for campers with severe food allergies?

•    Do you have a doctor, nurse, or allergist on staff?

•    Have there been other campers with severe allergies?

•    Are camp counselors properly trained in dealing with severe allergic reactions?

•    Are they trained on how to use an epinephrine auto-injector in an emergency?

•    Where is the nearest hospital?

3. Find the Camp that is Right for You and Your Child

There are many different types of camps to consider when looking for the camp that you are comfortable with. Consider starting with a one-week day camp option, there are also sleep-away camps that cater to kids with severe allergies. These camps allow children the experience of camping in a safe and controlled environment. Organizations like FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) look at summer camps that specialize in children with severe allergies.

4. Get to Know the Property

There are lots of camps you’ll want to consider when you begin your research. Perhaps, plan a visit to the facilities, so you can get a feel for what camp best fits your child’s needs. Some camps spread across acres of property and may not be close to a hospital. Camps that have dead-zones where cellphone use is spotty should be noted. You could also take the opportunity to talk with camp directors and staff members in person about your child’s needs.

5. Take Some Extra Time to Make Sure Your Child is Prepared

You may want to create an allergy plan with your child so they know what to avoid—and the proper steps to take in an emergency. Have you practiced using the epinephrine auto-injector with your child? You can always order an Impax epinephrine auto-injector trainer here. Also, make sure to pack multiple epinephrine auto-injectors, as a second dose may be needed if symptoms continue or recur.

Getting started with the proper research, and a few phone calls, can go a long way towards helping find your child the best summer camp for their health needs. These tips may help you be prepared and allow your son or daughter to enjoy a safe—and fun—camp experience. Prepare well and be sure to have their epinephrine auto-injector by their side!

Please read the Important Safety Information below and click here for the full Prescribing Information including the Patient Information Leafelt.

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What is the most important information I should know about epinephrine injection, USP auto-injector?

Serious allergies means having severe allergic reactions to certain triggers, which can include specific plant life, insects, and the foods you eat. A potentially life-threatening allergic reaction is also called anaphylaxis. At the first sign of anaphylaxis, epinephrine is the recommended first step in treating it, followed by immediate medical attention. Being prepared for a severe allergic reaction starts with having access to an epinephrine auto-injector.

With the winds warming, summer is right around the corner. Maybe you and your family are thinking about the next big adventure. Maybe your child has been talking about going away to camp for the summer.

Going to summer camp may pose some challenges for a child with severe allergies, who may have a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Many parents have found summer camps that work with children who have severe allergies. Here are some tips that you can use when choosing a summer camp for your child. As always, you should check with your healthcare provider for more information and specific questions.

A Few Things to Consider While Choosing a Summer Camp

1. Allergy Awareness is Essential

Proper staff training is very important. Many camps have an allergy specialist on staff that is made aware of children with severe allergies when camping begins. The camps you consider should always have epinephrine auto-injectors located throughout the camp, and staff that is trained in using them.

2. Take the Time to Call Ahead

You may want to speak with camp directors over the phone. Here’s a list of sample questions you may want to ask them:

• How do you handle meals for campers with severe food allergies?
• Do you have a doctor, nurse, or allergist on staff?
• Have there been other campers with severe allergies?
• Are camp counselors properly trained in dealing with severe allergic reactions?
• Are they trained on how to use an epinephrine auto-injector in an emergency?
• Where is the nearest hospital?

3. Find the Camp that is Right for You and Your Child

There are many different types of camps to consider when looking for the camp that you are comfortable with. Consider starting with a one-week day camp option, there are also sleep-away camps that cater to kids with severe allergies. These camps allow children the experience of camping in a safe and controlled environment. Organizations like FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) look at summer camps that specialize in children with severe allergies.

4. Get to Know the Property

There are lots of camps you’ll want to consider when you begin your research. Perhaps, plan a visit to the facilities, so you can get a feel for what camp best fits your child’s needs. Some camps spread across acres of property and may not be close to a hospital. Camps that have dead-zones where cellphone use is spotty should be noted. You could also take the opportunity to talk with camp directors and staff members in person about your child’s needs.

5. Take Some Extra Time to Make Sure Your Child is Prepared

You may want to create an allergy plan with your child so they know what to avoid—and the proper steps to take in an emergency. Have you practiced using the epinephrine auto-injector with your child? You can always order an Impax epinephrine auto-injector trainer here. Also, make sure to pack multiple epinephrine auto-injectors, as a second dose may be needed if symptoms continue or recur.

Getting started with the proper research, and a few phone calls, can go a long way towards helping find your child the best summer camp for their health needs. These tips may help you be prepared and allow your son or daughter to enjoy a safe—and fun—camp experience. Prepare well and be sure to have their epinephrine auto-injector by their side!

Please read the Important Safety Information below and click here for the full Prescribing Information including the Patient Information Leafelt.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Anaphylaxis can be life threatening, can happen within minutes, and can be caused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, foods, medicines, exercise, or unknown causes. Always carry your epinephrine injection with you because you may not know when anaphylaxis may happen.

When you have an allergic emergency (anaphylaxis)

• Use epinephrine injection right away.
• Get emergency medical help right away. You may need further medical attention. You may need to use a second epinephrine injection if symptoms continue or recur. Only a healthcare provider should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than 2 injections for a single anaphylaxis episode.

Epinephrine injection should only be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg). Do not inject the epinephrine injection into your: veins, buttocks, fingers, toes, hands, or feet. If you accidentally inject epinephrine injection into any other part of your body, go to the nearest emergency room right away. Tell the healthcare provider where on your body you received the accidental injection.

Rarely, people who have used epinephrine injection may develop infections at the injection site within a few days of an injection. Some of these infections can be serious. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following at an injection site: redness that does not go away, swelling, tenderness, or the area feels warm to the touch.

Cuts on the skin, bent needles, and needles that remain in the skin after the injection, have happened in young children who do not cooperate and kick or move during an injection. If you inject a young child with epinephrine injection, hold their leg firmly in place before and during the injection to prevent injuries. Ask your healthcare provider to show you how to properly hold the leg of a young child during injection.

If you have certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have longer lasting side effects when you use epinephrine injection. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions.

Common side effects of epinephrine injection include: faster, irregular or “pounding” heartbeat; sweating; headache; weakness; shakiness; paleness; feelings of over excitement, nervousness or anxiety; dizziness; nausea and vomiting; and breathing problems. These side effects may go away with rest.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of epinephrine injection. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

APPROVED USE

Epinephrine injection is a disposable, prefilled automatic injection device (auto-injector) used to treat life-threatening, allergic emergencies including anaphylaxis in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic emergencies. Each device contains a single dose of epinephrine.

Epinephrine injection is for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and does not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency help right away after using epinephrine injection.

The epinephrine injection 0.3 mg is for patients who weigh 66 pounds or more (30 kilograms or more). The epinephrine injection 0.15 mg is for patients who weigh about 33 to 66 pounds (15 to 30 kilograms). It is not known if epinephrine injection is safe and effective in children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms).

Please read the Patient Information and Instructions for Use in the accompanying Full Prescribing Information.