Naloxone (HCl) Overview Categories 4 Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings4.2 Specific antidotes4.2.2 Opioid analgesic overdose Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Naloxone (HCl) Manufacturers of Naloxone (HCl) Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Naloxone (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 100 to 200 ug150 (150)As recommended.IVAt intervals of 2-3 min when used post operatively .0.4 to 2 mg1.2 (1.2)As recommended.IV,IM,SCEvery 2 to 3 minutes Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 10 ug/kg10 (10)As recommended.Initial dose0.1 mg/kg0.1 (0.1)As recommended.Intra MuscularEvery 2 to 3 minutes Or as required0.1 mg/kg0.1 (0.1)As recommended.Intra VenousEvery 2 to 3 minutes Or as required0.1 mg/kg0.1 (0.1)As recommended.SubcutaneousEvery 2 to 3 minutes Or as required Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 5 to 10 ug/kg7.5 (7.5)As recommended.IntramuscularRepeat according to response5 to 10 ug/kg7.5 (7.5)As recommended.IntravenousRepeat according to response High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Naloxone (HCl) Back to top Manufacturers of Naloxone (HCl) in Pakistan Haji Rehman Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic