Mar 4, 2025 · If someone is having an anaphylactic reaction, and all you have on hand is a recently expired EpiPen, then use it so long as it is not discolored and does not contain any particles. There is minimal risk in using a recently expired EpiPen, but the benefits are significant.

May 8, 2017 · EpiPen products can still deliver an effective dose long after they have expired, according to a study published Monday. The active ingredient in auto-injectors like the EpiPen is epinephrine,...

Oct 28, 2019 · The epinephrine solution should be clear. If the epinephrine solution is discolored (pinkish or brown color) or contains solid particles, speak with your healthcare professional immediately and replace your EpiPen® or EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injector or their authorized generics.

Two EpiPen auto-injectors studied 20 and 51 months past their stated expiration date contained pinkish-brown discolored contents. None appeared to contain precipitates. Most patients and caregivers turning in an unused, outdated autoinjector also had an in-date autoinjector available.

If the epinephrine solution is discolored (pinkish or brown color) or contains solid particles, speak with your healthcare professional immediately and replace your EPIPEN or EPIPEN JR Auto-Injector or their authorized generics.

Aug 1, 2024 · In short, no. An EpiPen may not be safe or effective to use after its expiration date. Once expired, an EpiPen may no longer work for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.

Oct 2, 2019 · An EpiPen ® allows a person to inject epinephrine (adrenaline) into the body when a severe anaphylactic reaction takes place, often caused by a bee sting or food allergies. The ideal situation is that your EpiPen ® is in-date.

I was told by the pharmacist and read on the packaging, that if the epi liquid has a pink or purplish tint that is an indication that it is not safe or effective to use. I don't know about if the cloudiness is suppose to be a indication.

Jul 6, 2017 · The manufacturers of EpiPen caution not to use the pen beyond the expiration date, and if the drug solution becomes discolored (oxidation). But EpiPens are expensive! Is there harm in using the pen beyond the expiration date? What should we tell our patients? 1. The answer to the title’s question is perhaps more pertinent now than ever.

Replace EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr Auto-Injectors if the epinephrine solution appears discolored. EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr Auto-Injectors do not contain latex. Epinephrine is the drug of choice...