{"id":19162,"date":"2022-03-03T15:18:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T15:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19162"},"modified":"2022-03-04T15:52:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T15:52:20","slug":"norflex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/norflex\/","title":{"rendered":"Norflex &#8211; Orfenadrine citrate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>100 mg\u00a0prolonged-release tablet<br>orphenadrine citrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Norflex is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Norflex has a muscle-relaxing effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norflex is used to relieve muscle pain in connection with muscle strain, back shot, skeletal injuries, and neck sprains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Norflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Norflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to orphenadrine citrate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Norflex if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have palpitations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have an enlarged&nbsp;prostate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;(glaucoma)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a shallow anterior chamber of the\u00a0eye\u00a0and a narrow\u00a0ventricular angle, the treatment may trigger an attack of\u00a0acute\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0caused by pupil dilation, but this condition is very uncommon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Norflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of Norflex may affect or be affected if other medicines are taken at the same time, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>antihistamines&nbsp;(medicines for&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;)<\/li><li>antispasmodics&nbsp;(medicines for certain intestinal problems)<\/li><li>tricyclic antidepressants&nbsp;(antidepressants)<\/li><li>MAO inhibitors&nbsp;(antidepressants and&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;)<\/li><li>phentiazines (medicines for mental illness)<\/li><li>dopaminergic antiparkinsonian drugs including amantidine (medicines used to treat Parkinson&#8217;s disease)<\/li><li>antiarrhythmic drugs such as&nbsp;disopyramide&nbsp;(medicines for irregular heartbeat).<\/li><li>alcohol may reduce the effect of Norflex<\/li><li>opioids&nbsp;(morphine-like drugs) as they may cause drowsiness and impaired breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Norflex may reduce the motility of the gastrointestinal tract and thereby affect the absorption of other medicines taken orally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with Norflex, the ability to react may be reduced.&nbsp;This should be taken into account when sharper attention is required, for example when driving a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Norflex contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Norflex contains&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Norflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Always follow your doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;and the instructions on the pharmacy label.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by your doctor who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 1&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;twice daily (morning and evening).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prolonged-release tablet\u00a0should be swallowed whole.\u00a0Do not split or crush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of Norflex is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Norflex than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.\u00a0Symptoms of overdose may include anxiety, enlarged\u00a0pupils, low\u00a0blood pressure, slow or irregular heartbeat, convulsions, and impaired breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Norflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0prolonged-release tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>\u00a0Fatigue, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, and\u00a0dry mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em>\u00a0Hallucinations, confusion, tremors, difficulty adjusting the eye, palpitations, constipation, and difficulty urinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Norflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;Dat or EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is orphenadrine citrate.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, acacia, ethylcellulose, magnesium stearate and colloidal silica.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>60&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are in blister packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>tel: 08-630 19 00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norflex is used to relieve muscle pain in connection with muscle strain, back shot, skeletal injuries and neck 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