EMERADE® is used for the emergency treatment of a sudden, severe and life-threatening allergic reaction. This is 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.
EMERADE® should be used right away when you or your child is having a severe allergic reaction. Using it does not replace seeing a healthcare professional or going to the hospital. You must get medical help right away after you or your child has used it.
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in EMERADE®
- have heart disease
- have an irregular heart beat
- have high blood pressure
- have diabetes
- have problems with your thyroid
- have narrow-angle glaucoma
- have depression or other severe mental disorders
- have Parkinson’s disease
- have severe kidney disease or a certain type of tumour in the kidney
- have a tumor in the prostate gland
- have very high calcium levels in your blood
- have very low potassium levels in your blood
- have asthma
- have previously had an allergic reaction
- are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding
This website does not contain everything you need to know about EMERADE®. Please ask your healthcare professional or refer to the patient information leaflet for more information.
EMERADE® is the first line emergency treatment for severe, life-threatening allergic reactions even if you have the above conditions.