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Medicines adrenalineQuestion & answer

adrenaline · Medicine question

Why should two adrenaline devices be carried?

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Answer

A second device provides backup if administration fails or symptoms persist or return before emergency help arrives.

Sources for this answer

EpiPen Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Auto-Injector 0.3mg — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
EURneffy 2 mg nasal spray, solution in single-dose container — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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