Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
EPINEPHRINE
ALK-Abello A/S
0.15 Mg/Dose
Solution for Injection
2006-09-22
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ACT 1995, AS AMENDED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS (CONTROL OF PLACING ON THE MARKET) REGULATIONS, 2007, AS AMENDED PA1255/002/001 Case No: 2079103 The Irish Medicines Board in exercise of the powers conferred on it by the above mentioned Regulations hereby grants to ALK-ABELLO A/S BOGE ALLE 6-8, DK-2970 HORSHOLM, DENMARK an authorisation, subject to the provisions of the said Regulations, in respect of the product EPIPEN JUNIOR 0.15 MG, SOLUTION FOR INJECTION the particulars of which are set out in the attached Schedule. The authorisation is also subject to the general conditions as may be specified in the said Regulations as listed on the reverse of this document. This authorisation, unless previously revoked, shall continue in force from 06/07/2010 until 24/10/2011. Signed on behalf of the Irish Medicines Board this ________________ A person authorised in that behalf by the said Board. IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 06/07/2010_ _CRN 2079103_ _page number: 1_ PART II SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT EpiPen Junior 0.15 mg, solution for injection 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 1 ml contains 0.5 mg adrenaline (Epinephrine). A single dose (0.3 ml) contains 0.15 mg (150 microgram) adrenaline (Epinephrine). Excipient: Sodium Metabisulphite. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Solution for injection. Clear and colourless solution in a pre-filled pen (Auto-injector). 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS The Auto-Injectors are indicated in the emergency treatment of a severe anaphylactic shock or allergic reaction to allergens e.g. insect stings or bites, foods or drugs. 4.2 POSOLOGY Read the complete document