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-chloro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone
Chlorzoxazonum
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolol
5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoxazole
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolone
Clorzoxazona
2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoxazole
Chlorzoxane
5-chloro-3H-benzooxazol-2-one
Clorzoxazone
5-chlorobenzoxazolin-2-one
Chlorzoxazone
5-chlorobenzoxazolidone
Chlorzoxazona
Chlorzoxazon
5-chloro-2-benzoxazolinone
Brand Names
Acetazone Forte C8
Parafon Forte Tablets
Parafon Forte C8 W Codeine Tab
Parafon Forte DSC
Back-aid Forte - Tab
Parafon DSC
Extra Strength Tylenol Aches and Strains
Gin Pain Pills - Tab
Chlorzoxazone
Parafon Forte
Lorzone
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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