How does Norflex (Orphenadrine Citrate) work:

Norflex contains the active ingredient orphenadrine citrate, which is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It acts in the central nervous system to produce its effects. Noflex is used to help relax certain muscles in your body and to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by sprains, strains or other injury to your muscles.

Dosage & Administration:

Follow all directions given to you by your physician or pharmacist carefully.

The usual dose of Norflex in adults is 1 tablet twice a day. Your physician will prescribe the correct dose for you. Do not change the dose unless your physician tells you to do so.

Side Effects:

• decreased urination
• eye pain
• fainting
• fast or pounding heartbeat
• hallucinations
• shortness of breath
• troubled breathing
• tightness in chest and/or wheezing
• skin rash
• sores
• ulcers on lips or in mouth
• swollen or painful glands
• unusual bruising or bleeding
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• dry mouth
• abdominal or stomach cramps
• blurred or double vision
• confusion
• constipation
• difficulty in urination
• dizziness or light-headedness
• drowsiness
• excitement
• nervousness or restlessness
• headache
• muscle weakness
• unusually large pupils of the eyes

Precautions:

Do not take Norflex if you have had an allergic reaction to orphenadrine citrate or other similar medicines, or to any of the ingredients. Do not take Norflex if you have glaucoma, intestinal blockage, stomach ulcer or oesophageal disease, enlarged prostate or bladder obstruction or myasthenia gravis.

Tell your physician or pharmacist if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes, or you have any heart or kidney problems. Tell your physician if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.