Both Norgesic and Myogesic are used to relieve muscle pain accompanied by cramps. They both contain paracetamol for pain relief and a muscle relaxant. However, there may be slight differences in the form or concentration of the muscle relaxant used, requiring a careful understanding of the formulation.
Norgesic Tablets Ingredients
Norgesic tablets contain a combination of two active ingredients that work together to relieve muscle pain and cramps:
Paracetamol: A pain reliever and fever reducer that works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins in the brain and nervous system.
Orphenadrine: A skeletal muscle relaxant that works by inhibiting certain neurotransmitters in the central nervous system, helping to reduce muscle spasms and relieve pain.
Myogesic Tablets Ingredients
Myogesic tablets also contain a combination of two active ingredients to relieve muscle pain and cramps:
Paracetamol: The same mechanism of action as Norgesic tablets (pain reliever and fever reducer). Orphenadrine Citrate: A salt of orphenadrine. In the body, orphenadrine citrate is converted to the active ingredient orphenadrine. Different salts of the drug are often used to improve absorption or stability. Therapeutically, it is expected to have a similar effect to orphenadrine.
Norgesic Tablets Information
Drug Class: Combination muscle relaxant and analgesic
Drug Classification: Muscle relaxant and non-opioid analgesic
Drug Form: Tablets
Drug Family: Musculoskeletal, Central Nervous System
Active Ingredients: Paracetamol, Orphenadrine
Myogesic Tablets information
Drug Class: Combination muscle relaxant and analgesic
Drug Classification: Muscle relaxant and non-opioid analgesic
Drug Form: Tablets
Drug Family: Musculoskeletal, Central Nervous System
Active Ingredients: Paracetamol, Orphenadrine
Scientific Degree: Pharmacist
Country: Egypt
Dr. Rawan Mosaad El-Saeed is a clinical pharmacist and medical content reviewer holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Horus University in Egypt. She has hands-on community pharmacy experience in providing medication therapy counseling, monitoring drug-drug interactions, and ensuring patient adherence to safe usage protocols. She specializes in authoring and fact-checking pharmaceutical guides and simplifying clinical pharmacology based on the latest evidence-based guidelines and internationally accredited references, dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable, and safe healthcare information for readers.
Published Date: 19 April 2025
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Drugs Orphenadrine
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Drugs Paracetamol
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