Adrenaline should be injected into the muscle of the upper outer thigh for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis because it works quickly to reverse the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction.

Adrenaline acts to raise low blood pressure which can cause dizziness, collapse and loss of consciousness in anaphylaxis. It can improve breathing and reduces swelling around the face and lips.²

Adults and Children over 30kg – the usual dose for self-administered adrenaline in allergic emergencies is 300 micrograms of adrenaline for injection into the outer thigh muscle.¹

Children between 15kg and 30kg – the usual dose for self-administered adrenaline in allergic emergencies is 150 micrograms of adrenaline for injection into the outer thigh muscle.¹

Remember: the correct dose of Jext® depends on bodyweight. The dose will need to be increased as your patient develops.

Jext® is Latex free.¹

The bubble is perfectly normal to find in Jext®. Your patient can confidently use their Jext® as the bubble will not affect either the medication or the mechanism.¹

Tell your patient to contact their doctor to arrange to replace their Jext® if the adrenaline solution visible through the inspection window becomes discoloured or contains particles.¹

Your patient should be trained on when and how to use their Jext®.¹

If your patient is unsure about when to use their Jext®, repeat the instructions.

When the Jext® activates to deliver the medicine a distinct ‘click’ will be heard. The inspection window in the label will be filled by a white or blue coloured plastic rod to confirm that adrenaline has been injected and a needle guard will extend to cover the needle.³

Yes, Jext® is specifically designed to reliably operate through clothing.¹

Jext® should be considered first aid and your patient should always seek medical attention after using it. After administering Jext®, your patient should dial 999 in the UK, or 112 in Ireland, ask for an ambulance and say ‘anaphylaxis’ – or get someone else to do so. Your patient should pass the used Jext® to a Healthcare Professional when they seek medical assistance.¹

The Jext® Trainer works in exactly the same way as a real Jext® although there is no adrenaline and no needle in the Trainer.1 The Jext® Trainer has a grey label to differentiate it from the real Jext® device.
Unlike a real Jext®, the Trainer can be reset and used as many times as your patient needs to become familiar with the correct technique.
Your patient, their family and friends should use the Jext® Trainer together with the demonstration video to ensure they are fully prepared and confident if they need to use their Jext® in the future.

A Jext® Trainer can be ordered on the JEXT® website.

Make sure that your patients tell family, friends and colleagues what to do if they were to experience anaphylaxis.³ They should know how to recognize the signs and symptoms and how to administer their Jext® if required.³ A Jext® Trainer and Action Plan may be of assistance in teaching others who may be available to help if the patient experiences anaphylaxis. Ask them to visit this website to learn more.

Jext® should be stored within the flip-top case provided. Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.¹

Automatic expiry alerts can be set up by registering online on the Jext® website.

Tell your patient to contact their doctor to arrange to replace their Jext® by the expiry date stated on the label and printed on the box.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. After the expiry date the adrenaline may not work effectively.¹
Automatic expiry alerts can be set up by registering online at the Jext® website.

Your patient should contact their GP surgery or their Local Authority who will be able to advise the local arrangements for disposal of an out of date Jext®.

When travelling your patient should take the same care of their Jext® as they would in the UK. Your patient should store their Jext® within the flip-top case. Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.¹