Large gatherings and holiday parties with friends and family often mean indulging in delicious food and fun drinks. But for parents of children with food allergies, every dish can feel like a careful decision rather than a carefree choice.
That’s why it’s essential for family and friends to keep allergy safety top of mind including easy access to epinephrine. Since many children and adults may be fearful of needles, a needle-free emergency treatment option like neffy offers an innovative alternative.
neffy is the only epinephrine nasal spray used for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis in adults and children 4 years and older who weigh 33 lbs. or greater. neffy is designed to be easy to use and carry, works in under a minute, and delivers trusted epinephrine without the needle. Stay prepared this holiday season with neffy. Please read the important safety information below. Visit neffy.com to learn more and talk to your doctor to see if neffy is right for you.
With this and thoughtful planning, families can enjoy the festivities while keeping these tips in mind:
Always carry your epinephrine with you.
Children and families should always carry epinephrine with them, everywhere they go. If you’re not with your child, it’s important to let a trusted person know when and how to use epinephrine in case they need to step in to help in the event of an emergency.
Pack wipes in addition to hand sanitizer.
While hand sanitizer is great for ridding germs and bacteria, it is not always effective in removing food proteins. Therefore, having wipes with you is a great way to ensure that communal surfaces as well as your children’s hands are clean and clear of cross-contamination before they begin eating.
Offer to bring an allergen-safe dish.
If you are planning on bringing a dish, check with the host to find out what the food and drink menu of the event will be, and offer to bring something that is allergy-friendly, so your child can enjoy it too. You can even label your dish or beverage clearly with all the ingredients used, so others with allergies are aware too.
Eat before leaving the house.
Sometimes it is hard to get a sense of what the setup of the event will be, especially if you do not know the host well. It may be helpful for your child to eat a small, filling meal at home first. This way, you won’t have to worry about them getting hungry or being tempted by foods that could trigger an allergic reaction, and you can all enjoy the gathering together.
Teach children to advocate for themselves by asking questions.
Help empower your child, and yourself, to be confident and comfortable asking questions, such as:
- Do you know what is in the dish you prepared or purchased?
- How was it prepared?
- Do you have the label for me or my parents to read?
- Were separate utensils used?
“Advocating for your child’s health begins with knowing what allergens to look out for when eating outside the home,” said Dr. Lara Gross, Dallas Allergy & Asthma Center. “Whether it is asking ahead how food or drinks were made, or bringing snacks with you, taking these steps can help you and your child relax and enjoy the holiday festivities.”
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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