Chlorzoxazone and Acetaminophen (Systemic)

Brand Names : Parafon Forte, chlorzoxazone with APAP

Category

• Analgesic-skeletal muscle relaxant

Description

Chlorzoxazone and acetaminophen (klor-ZOX-a-zone and a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen) combination medicine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injuries to your muscles. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise or physical therapy, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend for your medical problem.

Chlorzoxazone acts in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Its actions in the CNS may also produce some of its side effects.

In Canada, this medicine is available without a prescription.

This medicine is available in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Tablets (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada—

• Parafon Forte

Another commonly used name for this combination medicine is chlorzoxazone with APAP .

* Not commercially available in the U.S.