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Quick answer
The PO-X Antidote is one of the most important medical items for contaminated-zone survival. It is used when a survivor is suffering from gas poisoning, especially after exposure in static or dynamic gas zones. It also acts similarly to an expensive Epinephrine Auto-Injector by adding shock and waking unconscious players.
In-game description
“The label is worn. The only readable parts are the letters "PO-X" and a drawing that displays how to use the injector. Remove the cap and push hard against the skin.”
Main Uses
- Treat gas poisoning from contaminated zones
- Cure stage 1 gas poisoning
- Cure stage 2 gas poisoning
- Reduce stage 3 gas poisoning back to stage 2
- Instantly wake an unconscious survivor
- Act as an expensive emergency alternative to Epinephrine
How to use this item
Treat gas poisoning
Use the PO-X Antidote when a survivor is ill with gas poisoning from a contaminated zone. It cures earlier gas poisoning stages and can reduce a late-stage illness back to stage 2.
- Move out of the contaminated zone if possible.
- Use the PO-X Antidote on the poisoned survivor.
- If the illness is stage 1 or 2, the antidote cures it.
- If the illness is stage 3, the antidote reduces it back to stage 2.
- Continue treatment and avoid further gas exposure.
Wake an unconscious survivor
The PO-X Antidote adds shock to the player, which can wake an unconscious survivor in a similar way to Epinephrine.
- Confirm the player is unconscious, not dead.
- Use the PO-X Antidote on the player.
- Move them to safety and continue treatment.
Use only when worth it
Because PO-X Antidotes are rare and valuable, they are usually best saved for gas poisoning instead of being used as a general emergency injector.
View related guideHow to get PO-X Antidote
- Search static gas zones on Chernarus, including Rify and Pavlovo.
- Search the Underground Bunker on Livonia.
- Check inventories of NBC suit infected.
- Carry one before entering dangerous contaminated zones if you can find it.
Spawn info
- • PO-X Antidotes can be found in static gas zones such as Rify and Pavlovo on Chernarus.
- • They can also appear in the Underground Bunker on Livonia.
- • NBC suit infected can carry them.
- • They are rare and should usually be saved for gas poisoning emergencies.
Medical notes
Treats
- • Gas Poisoning
- • Unconsciousness
Risks
- • Stage 3 gas poisoning is not fully cured by one PO-X Antidote
- • Further contaminated-zone exposure can make the illness worse again
- • Using the antidote only as an Epinephrine replacement can waste a rare treatment item
Related symptoms
- • Gas Poisoning
- • Unconsciousness
- • Low shock
- • Contaminated-zone sickness
Prevention tips
- • Wear proper NBC gear before entering contaminated zones.
- • Carry PO-X Antidote when looting high-risk gas areas.
- • Leave the contaminated zone quickly after exposure.
- • Use the DayZ Health Guide to understand gas poisoning stages and treatment priorities.
Important notes
- The PO-X Antidote is used for gas poisoning from contaminated zones.
- It cures stage 1 and stage 2 gas poisoning.
- If used during stage 3 gas poisoning, it reduces the illness back to stage 2 instead of fully curing it.
- It instantly wakes unconscious survivors by adding shock.
- It can be used like an expensive Epinephrine Auto-Injector, but it is usually better saved for gas poisoning.
- It is found in contaminated-zone related locations and on NBC suit infected.
- It is rare, so do not waste it unless the situation is serious.