What is the most important information I should know about Norgesic®?
Norgesic® tablets may cause serious side effects, including:
- Rare but serious bleeding due to the aspirin content
- Life-threatening skin reactions
- Life-threatening allergic reactions
Stop taking Norgesic® and call your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you have any of these symptoms: rash, fever, trouble breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Use caution until you know how Norgesic® affects you. It may impair your ability to drive or use other machinery.
Do not take Norgesic® if you have any of the following:
- Glaucoma (an eye disease)
- Blockage in your digestive tract (pyloric or duodenal obstruction)
- Achalasia (a rare disorder of the esophagus)
- Enlarged prostate (prostatic hypertrophy)
- Blockage that results in trouble urinating (obstruction of the bladder neck)
- Myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the muscles and nerves)
- Allergy or sensitivity to orphenadrine, aspirin, caffeine, or any other ingredient in Norgesic®
(see Full Prescribing Information for complete list)
Before taking Norgesic®, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including active viral infection (such as chicken pox, flu, or flu-like symptoms), stomach ulcer, bleeding problems, or pregnancy (or plans to become pregnant).
Talk to your healthcare provider if you are considering taking Norgesic® during pregnancy. You should not take Norgesic® after 29 weeks of pregnancy.
What are the possible side effects of Norgesic®?
Common side effects of Norgesic® include increased heart rate (tachycardia), strong or rapid heartbeat (palpitations), trouble urinating (urinary hesitancy or retention), dry mouth, blurred vision, weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, constipation, or drowsiness.
These are not all the possible side effects of Norgesic®. Please see the Full Prescribing Information for the complete list of side effects or speak with your healthcare provider for medical advice or more information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
INDICATION
Norgesic® is a prescription medicine for the relief of mild to moderate pain due to acute disorders of the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, or tendons. Norgesic® tablets should be used along with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to help relieve discomfort associated with such conditions. Norgesic® is not recommended in children under 12 years of age.
Please see the Full Prescribing Information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.