Adrenaline 1:1000 Ampoules 1ml (Pack of 5)

What Adrenaline Injection is used for

Adrenaline injection is usually only given in cases of extreme emergency.

Adrenaline may be used following a heart attack, or to make the heart beat if it has stopped.

Adrenaline is also used in the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions to insect bites or stings, medicines, foods or other substances. It may also be given during acute asthma attacks for severe breathing difficulties.

In heart conditions it can help to restart the heart and stimulates it to beat more strongly. Adrenaline injection also opens up the airways making it easier to breathe.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.

Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.

Adrenaline injection is not addictive.

How to use it

Adrenaline Injection will normally be given to you by your doctor or by a specially trained nurse.

If you have to give Adrenaline injection, your doctor will have told you what dose to use.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully.

This may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.

The injection will usually be given just under the skin, however it can also be given into the muscle, or straight into the vein Adrenaline injection should not be given into the buttocks.

Children will be given a lower dose of Adrenaline depending on their weight.

For patients using the injection for an allergic reaction emergency:

If you get an allergic reaction as described by your doctor, use Adrenaline Injection immediately. Keep the medicine ready to use at all times.

This medicine is for injection only. If you will be giving yourself or anybody else injections make sure you know how to give them. Ask your doctor if you are unsure.

If you have to use Adrenaline Injection in an emergency tell your doctor immediately, or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital. You may need further medical treatment.

If you use too much (overdose)

The doctor or nurse giving you Adrenaline Injection will be experienced in its use, so it is extremely unlikely that you will be given too much.

However, if you experience any side effects after being given Adrenaline injection, tell your doctor or nurse immediately.

If you have to give Adrenaline Injection, make sure you give it exactly as directed.

This will make it unlikely that too much will be given.

Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have used too much Adrenaline injection. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

You may need urgent medical attention.

Symptoms of overdose may include feeling unwell, flushing or abnormal heart beats, and headaches.

Adrenaline Injection is a clear, colourless solution.

Adrenaline 1mg/mL (adrenaline 1:1,000) contains adrenaline acid tartrate as the active ingredient, plus

• Sodium metabisulfite (E 223)
• Sodium chloride
• Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment
• Water for Injections.

Adrenaline 1mg/10mL (adrenaline 1:10,000) contains adrenaline acid tartrate as the active ingredient, plus

• Sodium metabisulfite (E 223)
• Sodium chloride
• Sodium citrate
• Citric acid monohydrate
• Hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment
• Water for Injections.

Adrenaline Injections are available in:

1mg/1mL (adrenaline 1:1,000) packs of 5 and 50 clear glass ampoules

1mg/10mL (adrenaline 1:10,000) in packs of 10 clear glass ampoules

Adrenaline is known as epinephrine in the USA.