NORGESIC vs NORGESIC FORTE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	NORGESIC	NORGESIC FORTE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$0.78 /30	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND ORPHENADRINE CITRATE	ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND ORPHENADRINE CITRATE
Manufacturer	Bausch	Bausch
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, Multilayer
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

norgesic norgesic forte

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND ORPHENADRINE CITRATE

Manufacturer

Bausch

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, Multilayer

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Norgesic or Norgesic Forte?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.78 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Norgesic and Norgesic Forte?

Both Norgesic and Norgesic Forte share the active ingredient Aspirin and Caffeine and Orphenadrine Citrate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.