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Norflex (Orphenadrine Citrate) is a muscle relaxant used to treat Muscle Cramp, Muscle Rigidity, Myositis, Pain.

Orphenadrine Citrate · by Bausch

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Orphenadrine Citrate
Drug class
Muscle Relaxant
Form
Tablet, extended release, Injectable
Strength
Orphenadrine Citrate 100MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Bausch
What the pharmacy pays
~$0.48 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA012157
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

How this class works, per Cyclobenzaprine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release and Injectable

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

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Request a 90-day supply

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Use copay cards

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Frequently asked questions

What does Norflex treat?
Norflex (Orphenadrine Citrate) may be used to treat muscle cramp, muscle rigidity, myositis, pain, spasm, tetanus, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How does Norflex work?
Norflex is a muscle relaxant. Most muscle relaxants work in the brain and spinal cord rather than on the muscle itself: they damp down the overactive nerve signals and reflexes that keep muscles tense, easing spasms and tightness. Some specialized agents instead act directly on muscle calcium release.
How much does Norflex cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.48 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
Is there a coupon or discount for Norflex?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Norflex. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Norflex?
Norflex is marketed by Bausch. You can see Bausch's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Norflex a brand-name or generic drug?
Norflex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Orphenadrine Citrate.
Is Norflex available over the counter?
No. Norflex is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Norflex come in?
Norflex is currently marketed as tablet, extended release and injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Norflex?
Norflex is classified as muscle relaxant, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Norflex FDA-registered?
Norflex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA012157. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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