neffy® Adrenaline Device

What is neffy®?

neffy® is an adrenaline nasal spray device which contains the medication adrenaline (epinephrine).

This adrenaline device contains no needle.

What doses are available for neffy®?

The dose of neffy® is worked out by weight. The weight guidelines for neffy® are different to those for adrenaline injectors. For the 1mg neffy® dose, there is also an age restriction – the child must be 4 years and over.

Weight guidelines for adrenaline devices can also be found on the bottom of ASCIA Action Plans.

What does neffy® look like?

On neffy® you will see

The label on neffy® has 1mg written in green or 2mg written in blue.
An expiry date
A batch number
Unlike adrenaline injectors, there is no viewing window to check if the solution inside is still clear
After neffy® has been used, the plunger is pushed up

neffy® expiry dates

From when it is made overseas, neffy® usually expires after:

24 months for 1 mg dose
30 months for 2 mg dose

The expiry date can be found on the neffy® box, on the neffy® blister pack and on the neffy® device.

Expired neffy® devices do not work as well as in-date devices and should not be relied upon to treat anaphylaxis. However, an expired neffy® should still be given if it is the only adrenaline device available.

Make a note of when your neffy® devices are due to expire and book an appointment for a new prescription with your health professional.

If you use your neffy® make sure you replace it as soon as possible.