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