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Who should not take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine (Norgesic, Norgesic Forte)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

• kidney disease,
• liver disease,
• a stomach or intestinal ulcer or obstruction,
• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder,
• glaucoma,
• an enlarged prostate or a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating), or
• myasthenia gravis.

You may not be able to take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

It is not known whether aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine passes into breast milk. Do not take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine is not approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age. Do not use any medication that contains aspirin to treat a child or teenager who has a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox without first talking to a doctor. In children younger than 20 years of age, aspirin may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but often fatal condition.

How should I take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine (Norgesic, Norgesic Forte)?

Take aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed. If the pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.

Store aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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