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