Orphenadrine, aspirin, and caffeine and Pepcid AC Maximum Strength

• 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.

• Generic Name: famotidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Heartburn Relief, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension

Pepcid AC Maximum Strength is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Pepcid AC Maximum Strength also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.

Pepcid AC Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.