Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet
Johnson & Johnson Ltd

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In-stock 6 tablets in 1 strip
60.65

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Muscle relaxation

COMPOSITION:
Chlorzoxazone (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Chlorzoxazone   500mg

Uses of Parafon Dsc Tablet
Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet is used for muscle relaxationIt relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How to use Parafon Dsc Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Parafon Dsc Tablet works
Parafon Dsc 500mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Parafon Dsc Tablet
Parafon dsc can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Parafon dsc, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is chlorzoxazone an opiate/ narcotic/ steroid/ controlled substance/ addictive?
No. Chlorzoxazone is mephenesin like centrally acting muscle relaxant that is used to relieve muscle stiffness and pain. It is not a steroid, narcotic, addictive or controlled substance

Q. Does chlorzoxazone be used for recreational purposes?
No, chlorzoxazone or any other drug should not be used for recreational purpose. Use only when prescribed by the doctor

Q. Does chlorzoxazone have aspirin or codeine in it?
No. It does not contain aspirin or codeine

Q. Does chlorzoxazone induce drowsiness/ weight gain?
It is not known to cause weight gain, but may cause drowsiness. If you experience any such side effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is chlorzoxazone like Vicodin?
No. Vicodin, which contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone, is used to relieve general pain. Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxant and different drug altogether

Q. Is chlorzoxazone the same as Soma?
No. Soma caontains carisoprodol, another mephenesin-like centrally acting muscle relaxant. However, it totally different from chlorzoxazone

Q. Can I take chlorzoxazone with tramadol, naproxen or ibuprofen?
No known interaction data is available for these drugs. However, it doesn't mean that the chlorzoxazone can be taken with tramadol, naproxen or ibuprofen. Always consult your doctor regarding the drug usage

Q. Can I take chlorzoxazone with hydrocodone/ citalopram/ acetaminophen?
No. It is advisable not to take chlorzoxazone with hydrocodone/ citalopram/ acetaminophen since interactions have been reported for this combination.

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