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Epipen® And Epipen® Jr; Dosing \| Prescribed Epinephrine Dose \| Self-Injection Systems EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr auto-injectors are self-injection systems that can provide a rapid, convenient dose of epinephrine for individuals needing protection from potentially fatal allergic reactions. The dose of epinephrine prescribed may vary according to your weight and other factors—with the smaller dosing system being called EpiPen® Jr—EpiPen® auto-injectors are simple and relatively painless to use, even for children. Epinephrine Injector \| How to Use \| Epinephrine According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, people who have experienced symptoms of anaphylaxis previously are at risk for subsequent reactions and should carry an epinephrine injector with them at all times. Medication Allergies \| Drug Allergy \| Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Serious Allergic Reactions Although the exact incidence of medication allergies is unknown, serious allergic reactions to medications cause the most allergy-associated deaths in the United States every year. Common medications that induce allergic reactions include antibiotics and some heart medications, though there are many other drugs that can cause an allergic response.