FDA Updates Instructions for EpiPens
Wednesday, August 17th, 2016
FDA Updates Instructions for EpiPens and Other Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
The FDA announced changes to the labeling for epinephrine auto-injectors to help patients and caregivers use the medication appropriately in the event of anaphylaxis (anna-fih-LACK-sis). Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. Epinephrine is always the first treatment for serious allergic reactions.
