Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2023
EpiPen (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.3 mg and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.15 mg are single-dose auto-injectors and combination products containing drug and device components.
Each EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg delivers a single dose of 0.3 mg epinephrine from epinephrine injection, USP 0.3 mg/0.3 mL in a sterile solution.
Each EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg delivers a single dose of 0.15 mg epinephrine from epinephrine injection, USP 0.15 mg/0.3 mL in a sterile solution.
Each 0.3 mL in the EpiPen Auto-Injector contains 0.3 mg epinephrine, 1.8 mg sodium chloride, 0.5 mg sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid to adjust pH, and Water for Injection. The pH range is 2.2-5.0.
Each 0.3 mL in the EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector contains 0.15 mg epinephrine, 1.8 mg sodium chloride, 0.5 mg sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid to adjust pH, and Water for Injection. The pH range is 2.2-5.0.
Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic catecholamine. Chemically, epinephrine is (-)3,4 Dihydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol with the following structure:
Epinephrine solution deteriorates rapidly on exposure to air or light, turning pink from oxidation to adrenochrome and brown from the formation of melanin. Replace EpiPen and EpiPen Jr if the epinephrine solution appears discolored (pinkish or brown color), cloudy, or contains particles.
Thoroughly review the patient instructions and operation of EpiPen or EpiPen Jr with patients and caregivers prior to use [see Patient Counseling Information (17)]].
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EpiPen 2-Pak and EpiPen Jr 2-Pak also include an S-clip to clip two carrier tubes together. Manufactured for Mylan Specialty L.P., Morgantown, WV 26505, U.S.A. by Meridian Medical Technologies, LLC, St. Louis, MO 63146, U.S.A. |
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EPIPEN | Austria, Australia, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Croatia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States, South Africa |
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