Warnings


What may interact with Naloxone Hydrochloride?

This medicine is only used during an emergency. No interactions are expected during emergency use.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Naloxone Hydrochloride?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-drug abuse or addiction
-heart disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to naloxone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnantbreast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Naloxone Hydrochloride?

Keep this medicine ready for use in the case of a narcotic overdose. Make sure that you have the phone number of your doctor or health care professional and local hospital ready. You may need to have additional doses of this medicine. Each injector contains a single dose. Some emergencies may require additional doses.

After use, bring the treated person to the nearest hospital or call 911. Make sure the treating health care professional knows that the person has received an injection of this medicine. You will receive additional instructions on what to do during and after use of this medicine before an emergency occurs.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). If you are using this medicine at home, you will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Keep this medicine in its outer case until ready to use. Occasionally check the solution through the viewing window of the injector. The solution should be clear. If it is discolored, cloudy, or contains solid particles, replace it with a new injector. Remember to check the expiration date of this medicine regularly. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.