You can purchase Narcan without a prescription. There’s also a generic form of Narcan available. Each container of Narcan holds one dose of medication that’s given as a spray into one nostril. (The active drug is what makes a medication work.) Narcan is classified as an opioid antagonist. Narcan contains the active drug naloxone. Administering Narcan is not a substitute for emergency medical care for opioid overdose. Narcan is usually given by a caregiver or loved one if they think opioid overdose has occurred.Īfter Narcan has been given, 911 or your local emergency number should be called right away.
Narcan is used in people of all ages if opioid overdose happens or has possibly happened. If you or someone you know takes an opioid medication, your doctor may suggest that you have Narcan available.
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