When it comes to anaphylaxis, you have options. ABOUT EMERADE™
Emerade™ is used for the emergency treatment of a sudden, severe and life-threatening allergic reaction also known as anaphylaxis.†
EMERADE™ CONTAINS EPINEPHRINE, A MEDICATION THAT DECREASES YOUR BODY'S REACTION TO AN ALLERGEN BY:
Relaxing your muscles in your airways which allows you to breathe more easily
Helping to reverse the quick and dangerous drop in your blood pressure
Relaxing the muscles in your stomach, intestines, and bladder.
Emerade™ should be used right away during a severe allergic reaction. It does not replace seeing a doctor or going to the hospital.
DESIGNED WITH PATIENTS IN MIND*†
Emerade™ is available as:
Emerade™ 0.5 MG
Emerade™ 0.3 MG
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Children who weigh more than 30kg: 0.3mg
Adults who weigh less than 60 kg: 0.3 mg
Adults weighing more than 60 kg: 0.3 mg to 0.5 mg (based on clinical judgement)
Adolescent weighing more than 30 kg: dosing instructions for adults should be followed
* Other epinephrine auto-injectors currently available in Canada contain a maximum of 0.3 mg of epinephrine.
† Emerade™ 0.5 mg is not recommended for use in children.
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR EMERADE™
STORING YOUR EMERADE™
Keep Emerade™ in the original package - a durable case to protect the pen
Keep Emerade™ at room temperature (15ºC to 25ºC). Do not freeze.
Do not use after the expiry date indicated on the label.
Replace your Emerade™ if the solution inside changed colors, contains particles or is leaking.
Remember to keep out of reach and sight of children.
HOW TO DISCARD YOUR EMERADE™
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how to properly dispose of any used or unused Emerade™ pens.
EMERADE™ EXPIRY REMINDERS
Always replace your Emerade™ after use or before the expiration date. We can remind you when your Emerade™ is about to expire.
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† EMERADE™ is used for the emergency treatment of a sudden, severe and life-threatening allergic reaction. This type of severe reaction is called anaphylaxis. EMERADE™ is used in people who are at a higher risk for severe allergic reactions and in people with a history of allergic reactions.