How to give Anapen®
![How to give Anapen How to give Anapen](/images/stories/anaphylaxis/2024/How_to_give_Anapen.jpg)
![1 PULL OFF NEEDLE SHIELD 1 PULL OFF NEEDLE SHIELD](/images/stories/anaphylaxis/2024/1_PULL_OFF_NEEDLE_SHIELD.jpg)
![2 PULL OFF GREY SAFETY CAP from red button](/images/stories/anaphylaxis/2024/2_PULL_OFF_GREY_SAFETY_CAP_from_red_button.jpg)
![3 Place needle end firmly against outer mid thigh at 90 degree angle with or without clothing 3 Place needle end firmly against outer mid thigh at 90 degree angle with or without clothing](/images/stories/anaphylaxis/2024/3_Place_needle_end_firmly_against_outer_mid-thigh_at_90_degree_angle_with_or_without_clothing.jpg)
![4 Press red button so it clicks and hold for 3 seconds. Remove Anapen 4 Press red button so it clicks and hold for 3 seconds. Remove Anapen](/images/stories/anaphylaxis/2024/4_Press_red_button_so_it_clicks_and_hold_for_3_seconds_Remove_Anapen.jpg)
After Anapen® is used, put it to one side and do not touch the exposed needle.
After phoning ambulance, place needle into wide end of the black needle shield, or place the used Anapen® in a container. Provide ambulance with the used Anapen® and the time it was given.
A short animated video on how to give Anapen® is available on the Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia website: https://allergyfacts.org.au/resources/videos-from-a-aa#anapgive
More information about anaphylaxis and adrenaline is available at https://www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis
Content updated January 2024