1. How should I take Norgesic®?

Take Norgesic® with the flexible dosing regime provided to you by your heath care provider.

Orphengesic® tablets


2. What types of pain can Norgesic® help relieve?

Norgesic® can help to relieve pain caused by:

  • Common strains and sprains
  • Low back pain
  • Muscle aches
  • Headaches caused by neck/shoulder problems
  • Joint pain, such as arthritis
  • Musculoskeletal injuries or other painful conditions that affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones

Norgesic® is used alongside rest, physical therapy, and other measures used to relieve pain due to these conditions.


3. What important information do I need to know while taking Norgesic®?

Norgesic® may make you drowsy. Do not drive, operate machinery, participate in dangerous activities, or do anything that requires you to be alert until you know how Norgesic® affects you.

If you take too much Norgesic® or overdose, seek emergency medical treatment right away.


4. Who should not take Norgesic®?

Do not use Norgesic® if you are pregnant. Children under the age of 12 should not take Norgesic®. Do not use Norgesic® if you have chicken pox, flu, or flu-like symptoms. Aspirin, which is found in Norgesic®, can increase the risk of a serious and potentially fatal condition called Reye’s Syndrome in children and those who are suffering from chicken pox, flu, or flu-like symptoms.

5. What Pharmacies Carry Norgesic®?

Norgesic® is available at many independent and retail pharmacies. If you are unable to find this product locally, Sterling Specialty Pharmacy is able to mail to patients across the US.

Should your healthcare provider choose to prescribe Norgesic®, click here to download an information sheet to give to them.

E-scribe #: 2433693
Pharmacy Name: Sterling Specialty Pharmacy, Mendota Heights, MN
Phone Number: 888-618-4126
Fax Number: 866-588-0371