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