NASAL SPRAY INSTRUCTIONS
How to use naloxone
If someone won’t wake up or is not breathing normally, give naloxone, then call 911 immediately.
Follow the product label and emergency dispatcher’s instructions.
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How to use naloxone nasal spray
“How To Use NARCAN Nasal Spray” from NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
Watch the video on YouTube. The written response steps below are available without the video.
What to do
These steps are for naloxone nasal spray. Follow the instructions for the product you have.
Give naloxone
For this nasal spray, lay the person on their back, tilt their head back, place the nozzle in one nostril, and press the plunger. Follow the product instructions. Do not test or prime the spray.
Call 911 immediately
Call 911 immediately after the first dose. Do not wait to see whether it works. Say the person is not breathing normally or won’t wake up. Follow the dispatcher’s instructions.
Help them breathe
If they are not breathing normally, follow the dispatcher’s instructions for rescue breathing or CPR.
Repeat doses if needed
Use a new nasal device for every dose. Repeat every 2–3 minutes, alternating nostrils, if they do not respond or symptoms return.
Stay until help arrives
Once normal breathing returns, place them on their side in the recovery position. Keep watching their breathing. Symptoms can return as naloxone wears off.
General information; follow the product label and emergency dispatcher’s instructions. Training can help you prepare.
Sources: NARCAN nasal spray instructions · FDA Narcan instructions (PDF) · CDC naloxone guidance