Epinephrinedosage

Patients greater than or equal to 30 kg (66 lbs): 0.3 mg Patients 15 to 30 kg (33 lbs-66 lbs): 0.15 mg Inject intramuscularly or subcutaneously into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, through clothing if necessary. Each device is a single-dose injection.

2.1 Recommended

Dosage According to Patient Body Weight Patients greater than or equal to 30 kg (approximately 66 pounds or more): 0.3 mg Patients 15 kg to 30 kg (33 pounds to 66 pounds): 0.15 mg

2.2 Administration

Instructions Inject the single-dose epinephrine injection intramuscularly or subcutaneously into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, through clothing if necessary. Do not inject intravenously, and do not inject into buttocks, into digits, hands or feet. Instruct caregivers of young children who are prescribed an epinephrine injection and who may be uncooperative and kick or move during an injection to hold the leg firmly in place and limit movement prior to and during an injection. Each epinephrine injection is a single-dose of epinephrine injection for single use. Since the doses of epinephrine delivered from epinephrine injection are fixed, consider using other forms of injectable epinephrine if doses lower than 0.15 mg are deemed necessary. With severe persistent anaphylaxis, repeat injections with an additional epinephrine injection may be necessary. More than two sequential doses of epinephrine should only be administered under direct medical supervision. The epinephrine solution in the viewing window of epinephrine injection should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration.