Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Naloxone Nasal Spray

Naloxone Nasal Spray

Generic namenaloxone hydrochloride
Drug classOpioid antagonist
FormsNasal spray (single-dose device), 2 mg/0.1 mL, Nasal spray (single-dose device), 4 mg/0.1 mL

Naloxone Nasal Spray is a medicine sprayed into the nose that is used in emergencies to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It does not replace emergency medical care and must be used along with calling for emergency help.

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  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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