Orphenadrine and Aspirin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Norphadrine, Norphadrine Forte, N3 Gesic, N3 Gesic Forte, Orphenagesic, Orphenagesic Forte

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine with food or a full glass (8 ounces) of water to lessen stomach irritation.

Do not take this medicine if it has a strong vinegar-like odor . This odor means the aspirin in it is breaking down. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Do not take more of this medicine than your doctor ordered to lessen the chance of side effects or overdose.

Dosing - The dose of orphenadrine and aspirin combination medicine will be different for different people. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of the combination medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage forms (tablets):
  • For muscle pain and stiffness:
    • Adults and teenagers - One or two tablets containing 25 milligrams (mg) of orphenadrine and 385 mg of aspirin, or one-half or one tablet containing 50 mg of orphenadrine and 770 mg of aspirin, three or four times a day.
    • Children - Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine and remember within an hour or so of the missed dose, take it right away. But if you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose of aspirin is especially dangerous in young children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.