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Nalox

  • Manufactured by: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Naloxone (400 mcg)

Nalox

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  • Contains / Salt: Naloxone (400 mcg)

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  • In stock alternatives of Nalox
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  • Nalox Injection ₹84.5
  • Narcotan 20 Injection ₹45.0
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  • Narcotan 40 Injection ₹50.0
  • Nex Injection ₹102.0

Nalox Information

Nalox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Opioid Toxicity are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Nalox has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Nalox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Nalox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Nalox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nalox is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Nalox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nalox related warnings section.

Nalox is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Nalox are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Nalox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nalox is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

  1. Nalox Benefits & Uses
  2. Nalox Dosage & How to Take
  3. Nalox Side Effects
  4. Nalox Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Nalox with Other Drugs
  6. Nalox Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Nalox
  8. Nalox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Nalox Benefits & Uses

Nalox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Opioid Toxicity

Other Benefits

  • Pain killer side effect
  • Hallucination

Nalox Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Opioid Toxicity
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose given up to 10 mg, IV, SC dose are also same
Geriatric
  • Disease: Opioid Toxicity
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose given up to 10 mg, IV, SC dose are also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Opioid Toxicity
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose for 5 to 17 years old children and weighing more than 20 kg
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Opioid Toxicity
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose for 2 - 5 years old children only and younger than 20 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Opioid Toxicity
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Opioid Toxicity
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nalox Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nalox is used -

Nalox Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Nalox safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Nalox safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Nalox safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Nalox.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Nalox on the Kidneys?


    Nalox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Nalox on the Liver?


    Nalox has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Nalox on the Heart?


    Nalox is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Nalox with Other Drugs

Nalox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine
  • Ascoril C Syrup
  • Codistar 4 Mg/10 Mg Syrup
  • Grilinctus CD Syrup
  • Tossex Antitussive Cough Syrup
Pentazocine
  • Dolowin Old Tablet
  • Fortwin Injection
  • Fortwin Injection
  • Fortstar 30 mg Injection
Tramadol
  • Ultracet Semi Tablet
  • Gudril Tablet
  • Tramacip 50 Mg Capsule
  • Trabest Tablet
Paracetamol,Codeine
    Paracetamol,Tramadol

      Nalox Contraindications

      If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nalox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

      • Asthma
      • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
      • Gastritis
      • Liver Disease
      • Heart Disease
      • Kidney Disease
      • Blood Infection (Sepsis)

      Frequently asked Questions about Nalox

      • Is this Nalox habit forming or addictive?


        Nalox does not cause addiction.

        No
      • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


        Nalox will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

        Safe
      • Is it safe?


        Yes, Nalox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

        Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
      • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


        No, Nalox is not used to treat mental disorders.

        No

      Nalox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

      • Interaction between Food and Nalox


        You can take Nalox with food.

        Safe
      • Interaction between Alcohol and Nalox


        Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Nalox with alcohol.

        Unknown

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      • Nalox Injection - ₹84.5
      • Narcotan 20 Injection - ₹45.0
      • Narcotan 400 Injection - ₹200.0
      • Narcotan 40 Injection - ₹50.0
      • Nex Injection - ₹102.0
      • Naloxone Injection - ₹240.0

      This medicine data has been created by -

      Vikas Chauhan

      B.Pharma, Pharmacy
      3 Years of Experience


      References

      April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 890-892

      KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 483

      US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Narcan® (naloxone hydrochloride)

      • ₹84.5
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      • In stock alternatives of Nalox
        (based on Naloxone (400 mcg))
      • Nalox Injection ₹84.5
      • Narcotan 20 Injection ₹45.0
      • Narcotan 400 Injection ₹200.0
      • Narcotan 40 Injection ₹50.0
      • Nex Injection ₹102.0
      ₹84.5
      1 Injection in 1 Packet

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