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I am a member of the public. I have been prescribed Emerade.

Emerade is subject to Class 1 Product Recall by the manufacturer Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. For more details please follow the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-class-1-medicines-recall-notification-recall-of-emerade-500-micrograms-and-emerade-300-micrograms-auto-injectors-due-to-the-potential-for-device-failure-natpsa-slash-2023-slash-004-slash-mhra

It is recommended that 2 adrenaline auto-injectors are prescribed, which patients should carry at all times, to find out more click here.

  • About Emerade

Emerade
Adrenaline
Tartrate
Auto-injector

Emerade is an adrenaline auto-injector used for the emergency treatment of severe acute allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to foods, medicines, insect stings, bites or other allergens. It can also be used for exercise induced anaphylaxis.

Bausch + Lomb offer a number of free patient education resources including free brochures, trainer pens and an expiry date reminder service which is also available to healthcare professionals so that you can ensure the Emerade AAI's in your emergency kit bags are always in date.

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Dosage

The UK Resuscitation Council's Guidelines for Healthcare Providers recommend a 5 -10 mcg/kg dose.

Emerade is available in 3 doses.

The diagram below illustrates the correct dosing for Emerade. Please refer to the Summary of Product Characteristics before prescribing.

500 μg is not recommended for use in children


How to use Emerade

Removing of the needle shield in pen

Remove needle shield

Pressing against the outer thigh

Press against the OUTER THIGH

Hold for 5 seconds

Hold for 5 seconds

Massage the injection site gently, then call 999, ask for an ambulance stating "Anaphylaxis". Avoid any sudden change in position, and do not stand up, even if you are feeling better

Feet raised

While waiting for the ambulance, lie flat with your feet up unless it makes it difficult for you to breathe

Sitting

In this case, sit up straight. Ask someone to stay with you until the ambulance arrives

Lyingdown

Unconscious patients should be placed on their side in the recovery position. Avoid any sudden change in position, and do not stand up, even if you are feeling better


An activated Emerade® cannot be used again. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse within 5 to 15 minutes of the first injection, you or your companion should use a second pre-filled pen. Therefore, you must always have two Emerade® pre-filled pens with you.


Your dose will be decided by your doctor depending on your bodyweight.

Emerade® is for single use only. However, in the absence of clinical improvement a second injection of Emerade® may be administered 5 -15 minutes after the first injection.

It is therefore recommended that you consult with your doctor to carry one or more Emerade®.

For full dosage information please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet.