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