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Emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions · ATC C01CA24

Epinephrine (adrenaline auto-injector)

EpiPen in the US

The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. EpiPen, Fastjekt, Altellus).

Sold for: severe allergic reaction.

15 destinations
DestinationAsk forStatus
United StatesAsk forEpiPen / Auvi-QRx only
United KingdomAsk forEpiPen / JextRx only

Called "adrenaline" outside North America.

CanadaAsk forEpiPenNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist
GermanyAsk forFastjekt / JextGeneric name here: Adrenalin (Epinephrin)Rx only

Called "Adrenalin" in Germany.

FranceAsk forEpiPen / Anapen / JextGeneric name here: Adrénaline (épinéphrine)Rx only

Called "adrénaline" in France.

MexicoAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

Mexico’s register has epinephrine only as hospital ampoules and in dental anaesthetics, with no auto-injector pen. Bring your own.

EthiopiaAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

Only ampoules for clinic use are registered. Bring at least two auto-injectors from home.

JapanAsk forEpiPen (エピペン)Generic name here: アドレナリン (adorenarin)Rx only
Source: mhlw.go.jp ↗
VietnamAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

Auto-injectors are hard to find. Bring at least two from home.

SingaporeAsk forEpiPenRx only
Source: data.gov.sg ↗
MoroccoAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

Auto-injectors are hard to find. Bring at least two from home.

PortugalAsk forEpiPenRx only
TürkiyeAsk forPenepinRx only
Source: titck.gov.tr ↗
ItalyAsk forFastjekt / Jext / ChenpenGeneric name here: AdrenalinaRx only
SpainAsk forAltellus / JextGeneric name here: EpinefrinaRx only