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