Table 1 Recommended doses of adrenaline available for self-administration [1]

Adult or child > 12 years–0.5 mg [0.3 mg more appropriate for a smaller child > 12 years]

Adult, adolescent or child > 30 kg–0.3 mg

Children 15–30 kg–0.15 mg [0.3 mg may be more appropriate for some children, for example over 25 kg]

Children < 15 kg (unlicensed)–0.15 mg

[EAACI Anaphylaxis guideline recommends > 25 kg : 0.3 mg (2)]