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