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