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NARCAN® NASAL SPRAY – ANYONE CAN SAVE A LIFE
Be ready – at home or on the go. NARCAN® Nasal Spray is a treatment designed to rapidly reverse the effects of a life-threatening opioid emergency. Available as an over-the-counter medicine.
BE PREPARED
WITH NARCAN® NASAL SPRAY
Naloxone, the active ingredient in NARCAN® Nasal Spray, competes with opioids to bind with the same receptors in the brain, reversing the effects of an opioid overdose in 2 to 3 minutes.
Carrying NARCAN® Nasal Spray can make all the difference in an opioid emergency.
Easy to use. No nasal swabs or needles
Safe to use, even if opioids are not present
Original prescription strength
Works quickly, often reversing an opioid overdose in minutes
Same brand used by first responders
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How to Administer NARCAN® Nasal Spray
Remember these important actions in case of a suspected opioid emergency.
How to Administer NARCAN® Nasal Spray
Remember these important actions in case of a suspected opioid emergency.
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- Check for slowed breathing or unresponsiveness.
- Lay the person on their back and tilt the head up.
- Insert device into either nostril and press plunger firmly.
- Call 911 immediately after giving the first dose. Continue to administer doses as needed and wait with the person until help arrives.
Educational Videos
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