Which Epi auto injector dose is for children up to 25 kg?

• A. 0.15 mg
• B. 0.30 mg
• C. 0.10 mg
• D. 0.50 mg

Answer: (A)

Epinephrine auto-injectors for kids use fixed doses that fit different weight groups. For children who weigh up to about 25 kg, the smaller auto-injector delivering 0.15 mg is used. This dose provides enough epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis while keeping the risk of adverse effects lower in smaller patients. A 0.30 mg dose is reserved for larger children and adults, while the other listed amounts aren’t standard auto-injector doses for this weight range and would not be appropriate. If a second dose is needed and a second auto-injector is available, follow the protocol for re-dosing.