Cholic acid and Orphenadrine, aspirin, and caffeine

• Generic Name: cholic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cholbam

Cholic acid is a bile acid. Bile acids are produced naturally in the body to aid in digestion of fats and certain nutrients.

People with bile acid disorders are unable to produce cholic acid normally. This can make it harder for the body to absorb nutrients important for health, growth, and body functioning. Abnormal bile acids can also build up in the body and become toxic to the liver.

Cholic acid is used in people with bile acid disorders. cholic acid works by normalizing bile acid production in the body.

Cholic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic Forte, Norgesic, Orphengesic

Orphenadrine and aspirin combination is used to help relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles. However, orphenadrine, aspirin, and caffeine does not take the place of rest, exercise, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend for your medical problem.

Orphenadrine acts in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Actions in the CNS may also be responsible for some of its side effects. Orphenadrine also has other actions (antimuscarinic) that may be responsible for some of its side effects.

This combination medicine also contains caffeine.

In the U.S., this combination medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.