Norgesic
Generic Name: aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine
Brand Names: Norgesic, Norgesic Forte What is Norgesic (aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine)?Aspirin is in a class of drugs called salicylates. Aspirin works reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. It is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. Caffeine is used in this combination to increase the pain relieving effects of aspirin and orphenadrine. Orphenadrine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to the brain. Aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions. Aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about Norgesic (aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine)?Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine. Also, in combination with aspirin, alcohol can be damaging to the stomach. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a rash, itching, a fever, or nasal congestion during treatment with aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine. Watch for bloody, black, or tarry stools or bloody vomit. This could indicate damage to the stomach. Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed. If the pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor. Who should not take Norgesic (aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine)?Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have - kidney disease,
- liver disease,
a stomach or intestinal ulcer or obstruction, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating), or myasthenia gravis.
You may not be able to take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. It is not known whether aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine passes into breast milk. Do not take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine is not approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age. Do not use any medication that contains aspirin to treat a child or teenager who has a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox without first talking to a doctor. In children younger than 20 years of age, aspirin may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but often fatal condition.
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