Chlorzoxazone
Synonyms
2(3H)-Benzoxazolone, 5-chloro-
McNeil Brand of Chlorzoxazone
Ortho Brand of Chlorzoxazone
Paraflex
Parafon
Parafon Forte DSC
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)