This medicine is injected under the skin or into the muscle of your outer thigh only. Do not inject this medicine into a vein, into the muscle of your buttocks, or into your fingers, toes, hands, or feet. To do so, may increase the chance of having serious side effects.

How do you administer an epi shot?

Place the orange tip against the middle of the outer thigh (upper leg) at a right angle (perpendicular) to the thigh. Swing and push the auto-injector firmly until it “clicks.” The click signals that the injection has started. Hold firmly in place for 3 seconds (count slowly 1, 2, 3).

What angle do you inject epinephrine?

Put the red tip against the middle of the outer thigh (upper leg) at a 90° angle (perpendicular) to the thigh. Press down hard and hold firmly against the thigh for approximately 10 seconds to deliver the medicine.