In the event of anaphylaxis, it is essential you know how to use your Anapen® autoinjector correctly.
On this page you’ll find a range of learning tools to help you use Anapen® with confidence.
Remember to always have your Anapen® autoinjectors with you and your phone on hand.
Learn how to
administer Anapen®
Administer Anapen® in 4 steps:
1
Remove the black needle shield by pulling in the direction of the arrow.
When the black needle shield is removed, a small internal grey needle shield will fall out. This is supposed to happen.
2
Remove the grey safety cap from the red firing button.
3
Position the needle end of the ANAPEN® autoinjector against the outer part of the thigh.
ANAPEN® can be used through light clothing, such as denim, cotton or polyester.
4
Press the red firing button so that it clicks.
Hold the ANAPEN® autoinjector against the outer thigh for 3 seconds before removing.
Do not stand or walk after administering Anapen®
Call TRIPLE ZERO (000) and advise ANAPHYLAXIS
After using Anapen®
1
Check the adrenaline has fired
The injection indicator will show red if the injection was completed successfully. If it isn’t red, repeat the steps with a new Anapen®.
2
Recap the device
Use the wide end of the black needle shield to cover the small needle.
Watch the 4 steps
Watch an animation of the 4 steps to administer Anapen®, available with audio in multiple languages
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English
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Mandarin 普通话
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Cantonese 廣東話
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Punjabi Shahmukhi یھکُم ہاش
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Arabic “ةيبرعلا
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Vietnamese Tiếng Việt
Practice using Anapen® with the 3D interactive tool
Use the 3D interactive tool to see the autoinjector in action,
practice the 4 steps and test your understanding
Practice using Anapen® with the Anapen® Trainer
Before using Anapen® for the first time, it is important you know how to use the device correctly.
Anapen® Training Devices (trainers) allow you to physically practice the 4 steps but do not have a needle and do not contain adrenaline.
Anapen® trainers can be used repeatedly but will tire with time and excessive/incorrect use.
Printed instructions can be downloaded here.
Anapen® Training Devices are available from your healthcare professional. They can also be purchased from Arrotex, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia or from your local pharmacy or first aid supplier.
