neffy® safety and efficacy

Can expired neffy® be used in emergency situations?

CSL Seqirus does not recommend using neffy® after its expiry date. However, ASCIA recommends that using an expired adrenaline device is better than using no adrenaline device at all.

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Should patients prescribed neffy® also carry an adrenaline injector device? 

neffy® is TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) registered in Australia. The TGA assesses medications for safety and effectiveness. In research studies neffy® has been shown to work in treating…

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Does neffy® affect sense of smell?

No, neffy® does not affect your sense of smell.

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What side effects have people had when they have been given neffy®? 

neffy® is TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) registered in Australia. The TGA assesses medications for safety and effectiveness. In research studies neffy® has been shown to work in treating…

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Can neffy® be used in patients with nose piercings? 

Research trials for neffy® did not include people with piercings in their nose. If someone has bulky nose piercings that stop a nasal spray from going into the nose neffy® will not work properly. Please contact CSL Medical Information 1800…

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Can neffy® be used in people with nasal issues such as a deviated (bent) septum?

The research trials for neffy® did not include people with nasal conditions like polyps or a deviated septum (middle of inside of nose). These issues are not expected to affect how well the adrenaline is absorbed. Patients with these conditions…

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Can neffy® be used if a person is having trouble breathing or is unconscious?

neffy® can be given if someone is unconscious or is having trouble breathing because the medicine is absorbed through the lining of the nose and not breathed in to the lungs.

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Can neffy® be used if a person is pregnant? 

neffy® is TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) registered in Australia. The TGA assesses medications for safety and effectiveness. In research studies neffy® has been shown to work in treating…

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Can neffy® be given to a person with a blocked or runny nose such as a cold or allergic rhinitis (hay fever)? 

Yes, patients with a cold, runny or blocked nose can use neffy®. Research trials for neffy® included people with allergic rhinitis and upper respiratory tract infections (such as a virus or a cold).

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If neffy® is given but a second dose of adrenaline is needed and there is no neffy® available, can an adrenaline injector device be used? 

neffy® is TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) registered in Australia. The TGA assesses medications for safety and effectiveness. In research studies neffy® has been shown to work in treating…

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Can a patient use more than 2 doses of neffy®? 

Research trials only included giving one or two doses of neffy®. As per the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis, immediately after the first dose of neffy® an ambulance should be called. If symptoms do not start to improve after 5…

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Why is it best to use same nostril for repeat doses of neffy®?  

It is recommended to give a second dose of neffy® in the same nostril as the first dose. This is because the adrenaline is absorbed quicker due to the first dose containing Intravail®, which opens cells in the nose. However, if the second dose…

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What helps the adrenaline in neffy® to be absorbed through the nose?

neffy® contains Intravail® (dodecyl-maltoside) which opens cells in areas such as the nose to increase the absorption of medication, including adrenaline. This ingredient is a safe food additive (sugar based not protein…

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When did neffy® become available in other countries?

USA – August 2024. Europe (called EURneffy) – August 2024.   UK (called EURneffy) – July 2025.  Japan – September 2025.

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Is neffy® safe?

neffy® is TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) registered in Australia. The TGA assesses medications for safety and effectiveness. In research studies neffy® has been shown to work in treating anaphylaxis 

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