This medication is a combination of orphenadrine,
aspirin, and caffeine. It is used to treat muscle pain. It is usually used
along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment.
Orphenadrine relieves muscle pain. Aspirin relieves pain
and decreases swelling. Caffeine may help increase the effects of aspirin
on pain.
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your
doctor. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer
than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk
of side effects will increase.
If you have stomach upset while taking this medication,
take it with food or milk. Take this medication with a full glass of water
(8 ounces/240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not
lie down for 10 minutes after taking this medication.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and
response to treatment. Use the smallest effective dose.
This medication contains caffeine. Avoid drinking large
amounts of beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, colas), eating large
amounts of chocolate, or taking nonprescription products that contain
caffeine.
Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or if it gets
worse.
Dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness,
blurred vision, upset stomach, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, constipation,
or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse,
tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice
chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva
substitute.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed
because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- mental/mood changes (such as confusion, anxiety,
hallucinations, nervousness, agitation)
- shaking (tremor)
- fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat
- hearing changes (such as ringing in the ears, difficulty
hearing)
- difficulty urinating
- easy bleeding/bruising
- fainting
- eye pain
- unusual tiredness
- signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of
urine)
- yellowing eyes/skin
- dark urine
This drug may rarely cause serious bleeding from the
stomach or intestines. If you notice any of the following unlikely but
serious side effects, stop taking this medication and get medical help
right away:
- stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away
- black stools
- vomit that looks like coffee grounds
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- fever
- swollen lymph nodes
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to orphenadrine, aspirin, or caffeine; or to
other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen,
naproxen, celecoxib); or to other salicylates (such as choline salicylate);
or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive
ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to
your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- high pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
- stomach/intestine/esophagus problems (such as ulcers,
blockage, difficulty swallowing, heartburn)
- difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate)
- a certain type of muscle/nerve disease (myasthenia
gravis)
- asthma (including a history of worsening breathing with
runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs)
- growths in the nose (nasal polyps)
- bleeding/blood clotting problems (such as hemophilia,
thrombocytopenia)
- gout
- heart problems (such as fast/irregular heartbeat, heart
failure, heart attack)
- high blood pressure
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- mental/mood disorders (such as anxiety, nervousness)
- certain enzyme deficiencies (such as pyruvate kinase or G6PD
deficiency)
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred
vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy.
Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear
vision until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your
doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Before having surgery or certain medical procedures
(such as a heart stress test or a procedure to restore a normal heart
rhythm if you have an unusually fast heartbeat), tell your doctor or
dentist that you use this medication and about all the products you use
(including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal
products).
This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of
alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this product, may
increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcoholic beverages and stop
smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more
information.
This drug contains aspirin. Children and teenagers
younger than 18 years should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu,
or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In
these cases, taking aspirin increases the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare
but serious illness.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects
of this drug, especially confusion, stomach ulcer/bleeding, constipation,
drowsiness, or trouble urinating. Confusion and drowsiness can increase the
risk of falling.
Before using this medication, women of childbearing age
should talk with their doctor(s) about the benefits and risks. Tell your
doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. This
medication may harm an unborn baby and cause problems with normal
labor/delivery. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy from 20 weeks
until delivery. If your doctor decides that you need to use this medication
between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you should use the lowest effective
dose for the shortest possible time. You should not use this medication
after 30 weeks of pregnancy.
This medication passes into breast milk and may harm a
nursing infant. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this
medication. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug
are:
- dichlorphenamide
- methotrexate
- mifepristone
- vemurafenib
This medication may increase the risk of bleeding when
taken with other drugs that also may cause bleeding. Examples include
anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as
dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, among others.
Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine
labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever
reducers (including aspirin, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, ketorolac,
naproxen). These drugs are similar to this medication and may increase your
risk of side effects if taken together. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for
more details.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other
products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such
as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or
anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such
as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine,
diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy
or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause
drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products
safely.
This medication may interfere with certain medical/lab
tests (such as dipyridamole-thallium imaging tests, certain urine tests),
possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your
doctors know you use this drug.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669. Symptoms of overdose may include:
unusual excitement, fast/irregular heartbeat, seizures, rapid breathing,
mental/mood changes (such as confusion), change in the amount of
urine.
Do not share this medication with others.
This medication has been prescribed for your current
condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless your
doctor tells you to. A different medication may be necessary in that
case.
If you are taking this medication for a long time, lab
and/or medical tests (such as liver/kidney function, blood count) may be
done. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more
details.
If you are taking this medication on a regular schedule
and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of
the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular
time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.