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