ALK-Abello Ltd

1 Tealgate, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0YT, UK
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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 07/08/2008
SPC EpiPen Auto-Injector 0.3mg

When a pharmaceutical company changes an SPC or PIL, a new version is published on the eMC. For each version, we show the dates it was published on the eMC and the reasons for change.

Updated on 07/08/2008 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 6. 3 - Shelf Life
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   25-Jul-2008
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

In section 6.3 the shelf life of EpiPen 0.3mg has been changed from 20 months to 18 months.
Updated on 17/04/2008 and displayed until 07/08/2008
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   03/2008
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Section 4.2 - The following information has been added to the SPC for EpiPen:   
 
The repeated injection may be administered after about 5 – 15 minutes.   

As EpiPen is designed as emergency treatment only, the patient should be advised always to seek medical help immediately.
Updated on 13/03/2007 and displayed until 17/04/2008
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • New SPC for new product

Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   adrenaline


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