What Is neffy and Who Is It For?
Its administered similarly to Narcan and Valtoco, emergency medications used to treat opioid overdoses and seizures, respectively.
Neffy can be an ideal alternative for those who find carrying an EpiPen too unnecessary or burdensome.
Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; ARS Pharma
Since it doesnt have a needle, it will be easier to train staff.
Hopefully, it will be cheaper and easier to obtain than the EpiPen.
What Is Anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxisis a whole-body severe immune reaction to an allergen.
Up to 5% of the U.S. population has experienced anaphylaxis at some point.
Two doses should be carried at all times if you or a loved one has severe allergies.
The drug has a shelf life of 30 months and should be stored at room temperature.
If symptoms do not subside within five minutes, use a second dose of neffy in the same nostril.
Having nasal polyps and or a history of nasal surgery can affect absorption.
If this applies to you and you’re seeking neffy, talk to your doctor.
Common side-effects of neffy include:
How to Get neffy
Neffy is available through a prescription.
Food and Drug Administration.FDA approves first nasal spray for treatment of anaphylaxis.
2017;5(5):1169-1178. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2017.06.031
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.Anaphylaxis.
ARS Pharma.Neffy product information.
ARS Pharma.Neffy (epinephrine nasal spray)[drug label].
