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