What is Anapen® and what is it used for?
Anapen® is an adrenaline autoinjector for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, or acute severe allergic reaction¹.
Acute, severe, allergic reaction can occur from insect stings, drugs or other allergens¹.
Anapen® should be administered intramuscularly immediately on the appearance of the signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. These may occur within minutes of exposure to the allergen¹.
Common signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include
Difficulty and/or
noisy breathing
Swelling/tightness of the throat, swelling of the tongue
Wheeze or
persistent cough
Difficulty talking and/or hoarse voice
Persistent dizziness
or collapse
Pale and floppy
(young children)²
Do not stand or walk after administering Anapen®
Always call TRIPLE ZERO (000) and advise ANAPHYLAXIS
Anapen® is available in 3 different doses¹
Each dose has a different colour label, so they are easily distinguished. Anapen® Junior 150 has a green label, Anapen® 300 an orange label and Anapen® 500 is purple.
Your healthcare professional will decide which dose is right for you
The Anapen® device
The Anapen® device has a straightforward design.
There are four main parts.
There is a needle end, with label and arrow pointing to it. The other end has the red firing button. When not in use, the red button is covered by a grey safety cap.
In addition, there is an inspection window and deployment indicator. Adrenaline should be clear, colourless and not cloudy. The inspection window allows the user to check this. After use, the deployment indicator shows red, confirming the adrenaline has been administered.
Labels on the device give instructions on how to use as well as general advice, batch, and expiry information.
