How I Carry my Epinephrine: Soapbox Epi Kits

I have both EpiPens and Auvi-Qs (though the EpiPens might be expired, I don't know. I don't really carry them because the shape is less convenient). Recently, rather than carrying all of my supplies in a medical bag, I've been making soapbox Epi Kits, inspired by a soapbox blood sugar kit that one of my diabetic friends has. The soapboxes are from Target's toiletry section, $1 each, and they come in several colors. I then printed a stick-on name label for each one (I have four). These are small and a good shape to keep in a purse, backpack, athletic bag, or even just around the house. The box is clear so that it's easy to see what's inside, and the plastic case protects the Auvi-Q [somewhat] from getting wet or being dropped. The kits are just easy to throw in whatever bag I'm taking so that I can go with everything I need.

Each of my kits contains one Auvi-Q, two Walgreens liquid Benadryl spoons, and two Benadryl tablets. But, you can actually fit two Auvi-Qs if you wanted. Other things you may want to include...

• tums travel rolls (I've seen them online but can't find them in stores-supposedly they're in the checkout line), which have [maybe] six tums
• Lactaid pills, if you're lactose intolerant rather than allergic to milk
• antiseptic wipes for cleaning contaminated surfaces
• an Auvi-Q pocket guide, or even the prescribing information guide that came with it, in case somebody unfamiliar with Auvi-Qs is using it on you
• a list of what you're allergic to, or even an Anaphylaxis Action Plan
• allergy alert cards for restaurants
• emergency contact info

If your family has multiple people using Auvi-Qs, you can use a specific color soapbox for each person, or put an identifying sticker on each one (faster than reading the name labels and easier for kids). You can also do this to specify the location the kit belongs if you pre-set them, which keeps you from forgetting them.