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