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