Narcan® (naloxone) is a medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and may save a life. Knowing the signs of an overdose and how to use Narcan can help you respond quickly in an emergency.
Learn how to recognize a possible opioid overdose, how to administer Narcan nasal spray, and what to do afterward. If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately, give Narcan, and stay with the person until help arrives.
- Call 911
Say “Someone isn’t breathing” and/or “I think it’s an overdose.” Stay Until help arrives, even if they seem better. - Give Narcan®
Push pump only after Tip is in the nose. Go to Step 4. if no response in 3 minutes, give another dose. - Give breaths/CPR
Make sure mouth is clear. Tilt head back, lift chin, and pinch nose. Give 1 breath every 5 seconds and and make sure chest rises with each breath. Try CPR if you’ve been trained. - Stay until help arrives.
If breathing well, put on side. If not breathing well, repeat Step 3 and 4. Stay until help arrives.
