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