JEXT (adrenaline autoinjector)

Symptoms of a mild reaction:

• Swollen lips, face or eyes
• Itchy or tingly mouth
• Hives or itchy rash
• Abdominal cramps or vomiting
• Swollen or itchy eyes
• Runny nose or sneezing

Give Piriton/Cetirizine

Dose can be advised by a healthcare professional or a pharmacist.

After 10 minutes, if symptoms are no better – Repeat Piriton/Cetirizine as above and seek advice urgently from your GP (or NHS24 on 111 if out of hours)

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Symptoms of a severe reaction (anaphylaxis):

• Hoarse voice
• Difficulty swallowing, choking
• Difficult or noisy breathing, wheeze
• Persistent cough
• Dizziness, going pale or floppy, suddenly sleepy
• Collapse, unresponsive [put child into recovery position]

Lie your child down (let them sit if they prefer) + GIVE JEXT + Phone 999

Dose can be advised by a healthcare professional or a pharmacist. 

Then try to give Piriton/Cetirizine (see above).

If your child is wheezy and has a blue inhaler eg Salbutamol, you can also give 10 puffs using a spacer.

How to give JEXT

1. Remove the Jext® from the package
2. Remove yellow safety cap
3. Hold the Jext® as shown, black tip to thigh, press hard until clicks (can be given through clothing)

6. Hold in place for 10 seconds, remove and rub thigh firmly
7. Keep your child in the recovery position, or sitting if more comfortable
8. Phone 999 and Anaphylaxis [AN-A-FEE-LAX-IS].
9. If there is no improvement after 5 minutes, give a further Jext®, if available.
10. Observation in hospital after anaphylaxis is recommended.
11. Ask your GP for replacement Jext® at earliest opportunity

Useful organisations

Children’s and Young People’s Allergy Network Scotland (CYANS)

Allergy UK or Tel: 01322 619898

Anaphylaxis Campaign or Tel: 01252 542029

Epipen

Lanarkshire Paediatric Allergy Service

NHS24 – Health Information and Self Care Advice for Scotland

You can contact NHS24 for out of hours advice when your GP surgery or Health Centre is closed. Tel: 111

NHS inform – National Health Information Service

Providing a co-ordinated approach and a single source of quality assured health information for the public in Scotland.

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