Stay Safe This Summer: Tips For Your Adventures

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor fun – like camping, playing sports, or going to the beach. But, for those with severe allergies, the summer season can bring added risks. These can include foods, insect stings, bites, or other unexpected environmental allergy triggers. The good news is that with a little planning, you can still enjoy everything summer has to offer, safely:

Research ahead of time.

Whether you are headed to a concert, restaurant, or going camping, call ahead so you can ask about what allergy-friendly policies are in place. If you are headed to a vacation rental, you may consider bringing your own utensils or supplies for the kitchen as well.

Pack your own snacks.

At large gatherings and events, cross-contamination can be hard to avoid. Bringing your own snacks is a great way to help keep you safe and allow you to relax and enjoy the day without having to worry about being hungry.

Carry a medical ID.

Having a medical ID such as a bracelet or necklace can help speak for you if you cannot speak for yourself. Double check that your ID lists your allergies clearly and includes emergency contact information.

Always be prepared.

If you or your loved one has a history of severe allergies, when you are out and about, epinephrine is essential to have with you. Make sure that you always carry two doses and ensure that anyone who you spend time with knows what to do in case of a reaction.

For all your summer adventures, you can easily carry neffy® (epinephrine nasal spray) as an emergency treatment for allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, in adults and children aged 4 years and older who weigh 33 lbs. or greater.

“In addition to being needle-free, what makes neffy so practical is its portability, as well as its durability” said Dr. Lara Gross, Dallas Allergy & Asthma Center. “It’s small enough to fit in your backpack or pocket, and should be stored at room temperature, but can withstand temperatures up to 122° F¹. It is ideal for summer, and you won’t have to think if you are outside hiking, at a sporting event, or any other outdoor activity.”

Talk to your doctor to see if neffy is right for you and learn more at neffy.com.

WHAT IS neffy?

neffy is a nasal spray used for emergency treatment of allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, in adults and children aged 4 years and older who weigh 33 lbs. or greater.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information that I should know about neffy?
neffy contains epinephrine, a medicine used to treat allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, can happen in minutes, and can be caused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, foods, medicines, exercise, or other unknown causes.

Always carry two neffy nasal sprays with you because you may not know when anaphylaxis may happen and because you may need a second dose of neffy if symptoms continue or come back. Each neffy contains a single dose of epinephrine. neffy is for use in the nose only.

Use neffy right away, as soon as you notice symptoms of an allergic reaction. If symptoms continue or get worse after the first dose of neffy, a second dose is needed. If needed, administer a second dose using a new neffy in the same nostril starting 5 minutes after the first dose. Get emergency medical help for further treatment of the allergic emergency (anaphylaxis), if needed after using neffy.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have underlying structural or anatomical nasal conditions, about all the medicines you take, and about all your medical conditions, especially if you have heart problems, kidney problems, low potassium in your blood, Parkinson’s disease, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or plan to breastfeed.

Tell your healthcare provider if you take or use other nasal sprays or water pills (diuretics) or if you take medicines to treat depression, abnormal heart beats, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, thyroid disease, medicines used in labor, and medicines to treat allergies. neffy and other medications may affect each other, causing side effects. neffy may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how neffy works.

What are the side effects of neffy?
neffy may cause serious side effects. If you have certain medical conditions or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse, or you may have more or longer lasting side effects when you use neffy.

Common side effects of neffy include: nasal discomfort, headache, throat irritation, chest and nasal congestion, feeling overly excited, nervous or anxious, nose bleed, nose pain, sneezing, runny nose, dry nose or throat, tingling sensation, including in the nose, feeling tired, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or that do not go away after using neffy.

These are not all of the possible side effects of neffy. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects, contact ARS Pharmaceuticals Operations, Inc. at 1-877-MY-NEFFY (877-696-3339) or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or fda.gov/medwatch.

Please see the full Prescribing Information and Patient Information for neffy.

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