Epinephrine (Nasal Route)

Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Call for emergency help right away after the first dose of this medicine.

This medicine comes with patient information leaflet and patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Read it again each time you refill your prescription in case there is new information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Use each nasal spray only one time. Do not test spray or prime the plunger before use.

Do not sniff during or after the dose is given. If any liquid drips out of the nose, you may need to give another dose of this medicine.

If symptoms continue or get worse, you may need to use more than one nasal spray. It should be given in the same nostril 5 minutes after the first dose.

Carry this medicine with you at all times for emergency use in case you have a severe allergic reaction. It is recommended that you carry 2 Neffy® devices.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For nasal dosage form (spray):
  • For allergic reactions:
    • Adults and children weighing 30 kilograms (kg) or more—One spray in one nostril as needed. Each spray contains 2 milligrams (mg) of epinephrine.
    • Children weighing less than 30 kg—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Do not freeze. If the spray is frozen and is needed in an emergency, do not wait for the spray to thaw.