In recent discussion about severe reaction to stings,
some beekeepers recommended a drug called Epipen.
It is sold in a spring loaded syringe for self administration.
 
Another option that some may prefer is Medihaler*-epi.
(trade name in Sydney).
This is delivered by an aerosol device in much the same
way as asthmatics will use a "puffer" when they have trouble breathing.
 
The label says that it delivers a metered dose of
Adrenaline Acid
Tartrate B.P 7 mg/mL
In an aerosol propellent.
 
We got it from a local chemist without a prescription.
 
The chemist was skeptical about its practical use.  The patient was be cool
headed enough to
co-operate when this stuff is administered.  In a severe reaction to a
sting, that co-operation may be hard to get.  By contrast, a syringe does
not need the patient's co-operation.
 
 
Regards
 
Chris Allen