General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
For suspected opioid overdose, the PRENOXAD leaflet requires calling 15 or 112 immediately and in every case.
Naloxone is used while awaiting emergency help. The kit does not replace emergency care, even after an improvement.
Injectable PRENOXAD, the cited device, is intended for adults. The person administering it must have received training in its use.
If a kit is prescribed, HAS advises informing people around you and making the kit accessible to them in an emergency.
Overdose signs can return after initial improvement. The leaflet requires staying with the person until emergency responders arrive.
For PRENOXAD, check the expiry on the box and syringe. Keep the syringe in its case to protect it from light.
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