Norgesic
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| AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
| MedlinePlus | a682162 |
| Routes of administration | Oral |
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Norgesic is the brand name of a muscle relaxant produced by Medicis Pharmaceutical (currently Valeant Pharmaceuticals). The generic is a combination of 385 mg of paracetamol, 25 mg of orphenadrine citrate[1] and 30 mg of caffeine.[2]
It was discontinued in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration in October 2015[3] but is still available in Scandinavia, Austria, Greece, Thailand, Australia and Hong Kong.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Norgesic". drugs.com.
- ^ Haig AJ (2005). Back Pain: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician. Versa Press. p. 151. ISBN 1-930513-59-3.
- ^ "Determination That TENSILON and TENSILON Preservative Free (Edrophonium Chloride) Injectable and Other Drug Products Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness". Food and Drug Administration, Federal Register Volume 80, # 210. 2015-10-30. Archived from the original on 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
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