neffy® is a NEW epinephrine nasal spray for patients weighing 30 kg or more for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis is now authorized in Canada.
*Device shown is not actual size
Meet neffy®
neffy® is a new epinephrine product for the treatment of emergency allergic reactions.
Ask your doctor if neffy® might be right for you or someone you love.
Epinephrine nasal spray
In an emergency setting, epinephrine should be given as treatment for anaphylaxis. neffy® is an intranasal device that contains epinephrine.
Designed to be easy to use
Administer neffy® in 3 simple steps.
Each neffy® device is single use. Do NOT test the spray or try to reuse it.
Small in size
neffy® is a small-size epinephrine device available in Canada.*
30-month shelf life
neffy® has a shelf life of up to 2.5 years at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). †
Storage information
Store at 15°C to 30°C. If neffy® freezes, thaw for at least one hour before use. If accidentally frozen, the nasal spray device will not work. Do not use if the contents are still frozen or not completely thawed.
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Who is neffy® for
neffy® is used in adults and children with a body weight of 30 kg or more for the emergency treatment
How neffy® works
neffy® delivers epinephrine which, when sprayed in the nostril, works directly on the hea
How to use neffy®
neffy® is designed to be an easy-to-use nasal spray device that delivers epinephrine.
Each neffy® nasal spray device has only 1 dose of medicine and is for single use only.
Hold the nasal spray with your thumb on the bottom of the plunger and a finger on either side of the nozzle.
- Do not pull or push on the plunger before inserting into the nose.
- Do not test or pre-spray; each nasal spray has only one dose.
Insert tip of nasal spray into a nostril. Keep the nozzle straight into the nose pointed toward the forehead.
- Do not angle the nasal spray to the inner or outer walls of the nose.
Press plunger up firmly until it snaps up and sprays into the nostril. Avoid sniffing during and after administration.
Watch this video to learn how to use neffy®
Safety information
Side effects of neffy® may include:
• throat irritation
• tingling nose
• headache
• nasal discomfort
• feeling overly excited, nervous, or anxious
• tingling sensation
• fatigue
• shakiness
• runny nose
• itchy nose
• sneezing
• stomach pain
• pain in the gums or teeth
• numbness in the mouth
• nasal congestion
• dizziness
• nausea
• vomiting
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
• Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (canada.ca/drug-device-reporting) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
• Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. Side effects can also be reported to ALK by phoning 1-800-663-0972.
* neffy® measures 5.7 cm x 4.4 cm x 1.9 cm.1
† From date of manufacture.