FAQs
Narcan nasal spray is a prescription medication that is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Narcan nasal spray contains naloxone, which helps to block the effect of opioids in your body.
If you suspect that someone has overdosed on heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, carfentanil, or another opioid, call 911 immediately. Do not administer anything else until emergency services arrive.
You can purchase narcan nasal spray at most pharmacies. Ask your pharmacist about ordering it online.
No, narcan nasal spray is safe when administered correctly. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, and seizures.
If you think that someone has overdosed on opioids, give him/her two doses of narcan nasal spray within 15 minutes of each other. Give the second dose 30 minutes later.
Take the first dose right away. Take the second dose every 2 hours for 24 hours after the initial dose.
Narcan nasal spray will not cure an opioid overdose. Instead, it reverses its effects. Once the drug leaves your system, you will no longer experience the symptoms of an opioid overdose.
Narcan nasal spray takes effect within 10 seconds. After that, it will begin working to reverse the effects of the opioid overdose.
Yes, you can use narcan nasal spray even if you are allergic to it. Make sure that you follow all directions carefully.
Yes, but you must wait at least 45 minutes after taking the first dose of narcan nasal spray.
Swallowing too much of this medicine could harm you. Call your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Make sure that you keep track of your prescriptions. Also, talk to your doctor about how to manage missed doses.
Give yourself enough time between doses to remember to take the next dose. Then, call your doctor's office or pharmacy to remind them of your appointment.
