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