Naloxone Hydrochloride (DBL)™

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This product accepted for registration as 'currently supplied' at the time of commencement of the Act. Approval for listing of these goods as Pharmaceutical Benefits were approved as specified in the letter of 29 October 1992 from Dr Alex Proudfoot. Indications: For the complete or partial reversal of narcotic depression, including respiratory depression, induced by natural and synthetic opioids including propoxyphene, methadone and the narcotic-antagonist analgesics such as nalbuphine, methadone and butorphanol. INDICATIONS AS AT 8 January 2004: Naloxone is indicated for the complete or partial reversal of opioid depression, including respiratory depression, induced by natural and synthetic opioids including propoxyphene, methadone, codeine, morphine and heroin, and the mixed opioid agonist-antagonist analgesics such as pentazocine. Naloxone is also indicated for the diagnosis of suspected acute opioid overdosage.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Intravenous
• Clear, colourless liquid free from visible particulate matter.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 5x400 microgram/1mL

Not scheduled medicines: We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. These medicines are Not Scheduled.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 5x400 microgram/1mL(E)

Source: ARTG

This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under the following PBS item codes:

• 10787R (Opens in new tab)
• 10786Q (Opens in new tab)
• 10783M (Opens in new tab)

Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Naloxone

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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