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