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Medicines naloxone hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

naloxone hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can I drive after receiving naloxone hydrochloride?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Do not drive or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after opioid reversal because opioid effects may return.

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Naloxone 400 micrograms/ml solution for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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