Orphengesic (Oral)
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Orphengesic (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Orphengesic (Oral)
Orphengesic (Oral) Medication Classification
ORPHENADRINE CITRATE/ASPIRIN/CAFFEINE (By mouth)
Orphengesic (Oral) Brandname
Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic Forte, Orphengesic, Norgesic
Orphengesic (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Aspirin (AS-pir-in), Caffeine (kaf-EEN), Orphenadrine Citrate (or-FEN-a-dreen SIT-rate) Treats pain and relaxes muscles.Belongs to a class of drugs called muscle relaxants.
When To Not Use Orphengesic (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to orphenadrine, aspirin, or caffeine.
How Should You Use Orphengesic (Oral)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper Orphengesic (Oral) Storage
Store Orphengesic (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Orphengesic (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Orphengesic (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
- Avoid taking other medicines that make you sleepy such as antihistamines (Benadryl®), sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antidepressants, seizure medicines, pain medicines, or narcotic pain-killers.
Orphengesic (Oral) Warnings
- Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, ulcers, liver or kidney disease, intestinal blockage, enlarged prostate, urinary tract blockage, or heart disease.
- Aspirin, or medicine that has aspirin in it, should not be given to teenagers or children who have chickenpox or flu symptoms, unless ordered by your doctor.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. It may also affect vision. Be careful if you are driving a car or operating machinery.
Orphengesic (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Confusion or agitation
- Hearing or seeing new or unusual things
- Chest tightness or trouble breathing If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Constipation
- Trouble urinating
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Nausea
