Neffy Nasal Spray Dosage
Generic name: epinephrine 2mg in 100uL
Dosage form: nasal spray
Drug classes: Adrenergic bronchodilators, Catecholamines, Vasopressors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 17, 2025.
Recommended Dosage
The recommended dosage for patients aged 4 years and older who weigh 15 kg or greater is based on weight and the dosage is provided in Table 1. For nasal administration.
Patients Weight | Dosage |
---|---|
30 kg or Greater | One spray of neffy 2 mg |
15 kg to less than 30 kg | One spray of neffy 1 mg |
In the absence of clinical improvement or if symptoms worsen after the initial treatment, a second dose of neffy may be administered in the same nostril with a second nasal spray starting 5 minutes after the first dose.
- Advise patients when to seek emergency medical assistance for close monitoring of the anaphylactic episode and in the event further treatment is required.
- It is recommended that patients are prescribed and have immediate access to two neffy nasal sprays at all times.
Administration Instructions
- Neffy is for nasal use only.
- Each neffy nasal spray is for single use and delivers the entire dose upon activation.
- Do not prime or attempt to reuse neffy for more than one administration.
- Administer neffy by inserting the nozzle of the nasal spray fully into one nostril until fingers touch the nose (see Figure 1).
- Hold the nasal spray straight into the nose - do not angle the nasal spray to the inside septum or outer wall of the nose as some medication may be lost.
- Press the plunger firmly to activate.
- Avoid sniffing during and after administration.
- If a second dose of neffy is needed, administer a new nasal spray into the same nostril starting 5 minutes after the first dose (see Figure 1).
- More than two sequential doses of epinephrine should be administered under direct medical supervision.
- Refer patients and caregivers to the Instructions for Use for detailed administration instructions.
Figure 1: Administration of Neffy
If neffy is frozen and is needed in an emergency, do not wait to thaw, seek emergency medical care immediately.
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