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Medicines adrenaline acid tartrateQuestion & answer

adrenaline acid tartrate · Medicine question

Why must a discoloured injection not be used?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Discolouration can indicate deterioration. Selected products must not be used if discoloured or if relevant packaging is damaged.

Sources for this answer

Adrenaline (Epinephrine) (1:1000) Injection for Anaphylaxis (glass prefilled syringe) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1mg/ml (1:1000) solution for injection (ampoules) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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