Orphenadrine, aspirin, and caffeine and Tricode GF

• 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: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ambifed CD, Biotussin DAC, Cheratussin DAC, Guaifen DAC, Lortuss EX, Maxifed-G CD, Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant, Tricode GF, Tusnel C, Virtussin DAC, Virtussin DAC

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Tricode GF is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Tricode GF will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Tricode GF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.