Norgesic Tablet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Orphenadrine citrate 35 mg, paracetamol 450 mg

Indications/Uses

Tension headache, occipital headaches associated w/ spasm of skeletal muscles in head & neck region. Acute & traumatic conditions of limbs & trunk; sprains, strains, whiplash injuries, acute torticollis, prolapsed intervertebral disc.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Up to 2 tab tds.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals if GI upset occurs.

Contraindications

Glaucoma; myasthenia gravis; prostatic hypertrophy or bladder neck obstruction.

Special Precautions

Cardiac arrhythmias, tachycardia, cardiac decompensation, coronary insufficiency. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, dry mouth, blurred vision.

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MIMS Class

Muscle Relaxants

ATC Classification

M03BC51 - orphenadrine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of ethers. Used as centrally-acting muscle relaxants.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Norgesic tab

Packing/Price

12's;600's

Norgesic Tablet

orphenadrine + paracetamol

Manufacturer:

iNova

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma