How does this medication work? What will it do for me?

Orphenadrine belongs to the group of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. It is used to treat acute muscle spasms.

Muscle tightening or spasms result largely from signals in the nervous system telling the muscles to tighten or contract. Orphenadrine helps to relieve muscle tightening and stiffness by reducing the strength of those signals in the nervous system.

Muscle relaxants such as orphenadrine are used to help relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by sprains and strains of the muscles in the neck, back, or other areas of the body. Your doctor may prescribe additional treatments such as appropriate rest, exercise, or physical therapy to help your stiff muscles.

How should I use this medication?

The recommended adult dose of orphenadrine to be taken by mouth, is 100 mg twice daily, in the morning and evening. It may be taken with or without food.

Who should NOT take this medication?

Do not take orphenadrine if you:

• are allergic to orphenadrine or any ingredients of the medication
• are experiencing cardiospasm
• have an enlarged prostate
• have bladder neck obstruction
• have glaucoma
• have myasthenia gravis
• have pyloric or duodenal obstruction (blockage in the upper digestive system)
• have stenosing peptic ulcers

Norflex Gel:

Norflex Gel 75g provides pain relief when you need it most. This anti-inflammatory gel provides relief for strains and sprains as well as muscle, tendon or ligament injuries.

Specifications

NORFLEX GEL should be massaged lightly into the area three times daily, up to six times daily in more severe conditions (at the discretion of your doctor). 35 to 85 mm (1 to 2.5 g) should be used for each application.

Ingredients

Each 100 g contains: Benzydamine hydrochloride 3.0 g

Norflex® Gel Forte