Source: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (AU) Revision Year: 2021 Publisher: iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Limited, Level 10, 12 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia, Tel: 1800 630 056
NORGESIC (Orphenadrine and paracetamol).
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Tablet, uncoated. White, scored, immediate release tablets marked N/C on one side and no markings on the other side. |
Orphenadrine citrate 35 mg and paracetamol 450 mg tablets.
For the full list of excipients, see Section 6.1 List of excipients.
Orphenadrine citrate is white or almost white, crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in water, and slightly soluble in alcohol. Paracetamol is a white or almost white, crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol.
Chemical name: (RS)-N,N-Dimethyl-2-[(2-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]ethanamine dihydrogen 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Chemical structure:
Chemical name: N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
Chemical structure:
Orphenadrine citrate: 4682-36-4
Paracetamol: 103-90-2
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
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| Orphenadrine |
Orphenadrine, which is a congener of diphenhydramine without sharing its soporific effect, is an anti-muscarinic agent. Orphenadrine is used as the hydrochloride in the symptomatic treatment of Parkinsonism. |
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| Paracetamol |
Paracetamol is a medication used to treat pain and fever. It does appear to selectively inhibit COX activities in the brain, which may contribute to its ability to treat fever and pain. |
| List of Excipients |
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Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, gelatin and pregelatinised maize starch. |
PP jars with PP child-resistant closure: 8 (sample pack), 24, 100, and 500s#
PVC/Al blisters: 8 (sample pack), 24, 100’s.
# - not marketed.
iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Limited, Level 10, 12 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia, Tel: 1800 630 056
4 July 1991
| Drug | Countries | |
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| NORGESIC | Austria, Finland, Hong Kong, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore |
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