IT is a single-use adrenaline auto-injector. Each Jext injects a premeasured single dose of adrenaline for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. The needle is contained within the Jext before use and is automatically covered by the black tip after use.
Adrenaline occurs naturally in the body. Adrenaline injected into the muscle of the upper outer thigh is the first choice drug for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis because it works quickly to reverse the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction.
Adrenaline acts to raise low blood pressure which can cause dizziness, collapse and loss of consciousness in anaphylaxis. It also relaxes smooth muscle in the lungs to improve breathing and reduces swelling around the face and lips.
Always use Jext exactly as your doctor has told you. Make sure you understand in what situations you should use Jext. If you are at all unsure about how to use it, ask to have the instructions repeated by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
Jext should be pushed firmly against the outer portion of the thigh into the largest part of the thigh muscle. When you push Jext firmly against your thigh, a spring activated plunger will be released, which pushes the hidden needle through the seal at the end of the black needle shield, into the thigh muscle and injects a dose of adrenaline.
Before you ever need to use it, you should familiarise yourself with Jext
When it activates to deliver the medicine a distinct 'click' will be heard. The inspection window in the label will be filled by a white or blue coloured plastic rod to confirm that adrenaline has been injected and a needle guard will extend to cover the needle.
Yes, it is specifically designed to reliably operate through clothing, including tough fabrics such as denim.
It should be considered first aid and you should always seek medical attention after using it. After administering Jext, dial 999 or get someone else to do so. Pass the used Jext to a Healthcare Professional when you seek medical assistance. Remember to get a replacement.
Your Jext Simulator works in exactly the same way as a real Jext although there is no adrenaline and no needle in the Simulator.
Unlike a real Jext, the Simulator can be reset and used as many times as you need to become familiar with the correct technique.
You, your family and your friends should use the Simulator together with the training video to ensure you are fully prepared and confident if you need to use it in the future.
A Simulator can be ordered on the website when you register for an expiry alert.
The appropriate dose will be decided by your doctor, who will adjust it individually for you.
Adults and Children over 30kg – the usual dose for self-administered adrenaline in allergic emergencies is 300 micrograms of adrenaline for injection into the outer thigh muscle.
Children between 15kg and 30kg - the usual dose for self-administered adrenaline in allergic emergencies is 150 micrograms of adrenaline for injection into the outer thigh muscle.
Remember: the correct dose of Jext depends on bodyweight. The dose will need to be increased as your child develops.
Make sure that you tell family, friends and colleagues what to do if you were to experience anaphylaxis. They should know how to recognise the signs and symptoms and how to administer your Jext if required.
The bubble is perfectly normal to find in Jext. You can confidently use it as the bubble will not affect either the medication or the mechanism.
You should be trained by your doctor or nurse as to when and how to use your Jext.
If you are at all unsure about when to use your Jext, ask to have the instructions repeated by your doctor or nurse.
Contact your doctor to arrange to replace your Jext by the expiry date stated on the label and printed on the box. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. After the expiry date the adrenaline may not work effectively.
Contact your doctor to arrange to replace your Jext if the adrenaline solution visible through the inspection window becomes discoloured or contains particles.
Jext should be stored within the flip-top case provided. Do not freeze.
When the yellow cap is removed the Jext is 'armed' to fire. Remember never touch the black tip as this is where the needle fires from when the yellow cap is removed from the opposite end.
The yellow cap can be carefully replaced if the Jext has not been used. The Jext can then be safely returned to the flip-top case to be used in the future.
