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