A centrally acting central muscle relaxant with sedative properties. It is claimed to inhibit muscle spasm by exerting an effect primarily at the level of the spinal cord and subcortical areas of the brain. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoea, 30th ed, p1202)
Synonyms
5-chlorobenzoxazolidone
Chlorzoxazonum
Chlorzoxazona
Chlorzoxazon
Clorzoxazone
Chlorzoxazone
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolone
5-chloro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone
Chlorzoxane
2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoxazole
Clorzoxazona
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolol
5-chlorobenzoxazolin-2-one
5-chloro-3H-benzooxazol-2-one
5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoxazole
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolinone
Brand Names
Parafon Forte
Chlorzoxazone
Parafon Forte DSC
Acetazone Forte C8
Lorzone
Back-aid Forte - Tab
Gin Pain Pills - Tab
Parafon Forte Tablets
Parafon DSC
Extra Strength Tylenol Aches and Strains
Parafon Forte C8 W Codeine Tab
Acetazone Forte
Indication
For the relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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