Magnesium sulfate injection and Norgesic

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Epsom Salt

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves.

Magnesium sulfate injection is used to treat hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium in your blood).

Magnesium sulfate injection is also used to prevent seizures in pregnant women with conditions such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, or toxemia of pregnancy.

Magnesium sulfate injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Aspirin is in a class of drugs called salicylates. Aspirin works reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. It is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.

Caffeine is used in this combination to increase the pain relieving effects of aspirin and orphenadrine.

Orphenadrine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to the brain.

Norgesic (aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine) is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions.

This medicine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.