General MedicationsINTRAMUSCULAR / SUBCUTANEOUSGeneric

Epinephrine Professional

EPINEPHRINE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Standard Dose

For treating anaphylaxis: Adults and Children 30 kg (66 lbs) or more: 0.3 to 0.5 mg (0.3 to 0.5 ml) intramuscularly or subcutaneously into anterolateral aspect of the thigh every 5 to 10 minutes as necessary. Children 30 kg (66 lbs) or less: 0.01 mg/kg (0.01 ml/kg), up to 0.3 mg (0.3 ml), intramuscularly or subcutaneously into anterolateral aspect of the thigh every 5 to 10 minutes as necessary.

Max Dose

See official label

Primary Use

Refer to official label for current approved use.

Summary

Indications and usage Refer to official label for current approved use.

Dosage and administration For treating anaphylaxis: Adults and Children 30 kg (66 lbs) or more: 0.3 to 0.5 mg (0.3 to 0.5 ml) intramuscularly or subcutaneously into anterolateral aspect of the thigh every 5 to 10 minutes as necessary.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Refer to official label for current approved use. Dosage and administration For treating anaphylaxis: Adults and Children 30 kg (66 lbs) or more: 0.3 to 0.5 mg (0.3 to 0.5 ml) intramuscularly or subcutaneously into anterolateral aspect of the thigh every 5 to 10 minutes as necessary. Children 30 kg (66 lbs) or less: 0.01 mg/kg (0.01 ml/kg), up to 0.3 mg (0.3 ml), intramuscularly or subcutaneously into anterolateral aspect of the thigh every 5 to 10 minutes as necessary.

Monitoring

• Refer to official label for current approved use.

Interaction Notes

• Review official label interaction section.