EpiPen’s and Jext are must-have’s in aesthetic clinics, and it’s recommended that you stock them in your emergency kits, but what actually are they? In this blog, we will outline what they are, and the difference between the two injector pens.
Auto Adrenaline Injector devices (AAIs), also known as adrenaline pens, are prescribed to people at risk of having an allergic reaction and anaphylactic shock. They are also used if someone has an adverse reaction to a medicine, this includes drug interactions, or an allergic reaction to a medicine.
What is EpiPen?
EpiPen is a treatment for anaphylactic shock in patients with severe allergic reactions. It is a pre-filled pen with adrenaline. EpiPen is intended for use by people with a body weight of 25 kg or above. It delivers a single dose of 0.3 ml liquid adrenaline (epinephrine). It should be injected into the outer part of the thigh muscle.
What is Jext Adrenaline Auto Injector Pen?
Jext is a treatment for anaphylactic shock in patients with severe allergic reactions. It is a pre-filled injection pen with adrenaline. It should be injected into the outer part of the thigh muscle.
What are the differences between EpiPen and Jext?
EpiPen and Jext are very similar, but there are some key differences. Both injector pens that you can purchase on Refine Pharma contain the same amount of adrenaline, and both are used to treat anaphylactic shock (allergic reaction). They can also be used to treat adverse reactions to medicines. Both pens are for single-use, and should be injected into the outer part of the thigh. Below you can see all the similarities and differences between EpiPen and Jext.
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Steps For Use/Information |
EpiPen |
Jext |
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Overview |
EpiPen contains a sterile solution of adrenaline for emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock (life-threatening allergic reaction). |
Jext contains a sterile solution of adrenaline for emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock (life-threatening allergic reaction). |
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How to use |
Inject into the outer part of the thigh muscle (intramuscular injection). Can be injected through clothes. |
Inject into the outer part of the thigh muscle (intramuscular injection). Can be injected through clothes. |
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Storage |
Store in carry case, remove from case for use. |
Flip top case, remove from case for use. |
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Needle Length for Strengths |
300mcg - 16mm |
300mcg - 15mm |
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Administration Time |
Hold in place for 3 seconds |
Hold in place for 10 seconds |
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‘Click’ sound |
A ‘click’ sound when used |
No ‘click’ sound when used |
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Massaging the injection site |
Not essential to massage the injection site after use |
Massage the injection site 10 seconds after administration |
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PILs (Patient Information Leaflet) |
The main difference between EpiPen and Jext is how it is administered. You can view the video below, which explains how adrenaline auto-injectors should be administered.
How to Use an EpiPen:
EpiPen should be administered by pulling off the blue safety cap. Position the orange tip towards the outer thigh and jab the EpiPen firmly against the thigh for 3 seconds.
Whereas, with the Jext injector pen, you should pull off the yellow cap, and place the black injector tip against your outer thigh. Jab the tip firmly into the outer thigh and hold it firmly in place for 10 seconds. Then massage the injected area for 10 seconds.
View the Gov MHRA website for more help and advice on how to administer an adrenaline auto injector pen.
Buy EpiPens and Jext at Refine Pharma
After using the auto-injectors, you should dial 999 immediately, ask for an ambulance and say anaphylaxis in all cases. You should stay lying down or seated, and someone should stay with you until you have been assessed by a paramedic. Unconscious patients should be placed in the recovery position.
You can buy EpiPen and Jext injector pens at Refine Pharma with your prescription. You can also purchase our Aesthetic Emergency Kits, which contain EpiPen and Jext.
