Chlorzoxazone (By mouth)
Treats pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasm. This medicine is a muscle relaxer.
Lorzone, Parafon Forte DSC, Remular-SThere may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to chlorzoxazone.
How to Use This Medicine:
- Take your medicine as directed.
- You may swallow the tablets whole, or you may crush the tablets and mix them with a small amount of food or liquid.
- Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
Warnings While Using This Medicine:
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or glaucoma.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Be careful when you drive a car or use machines.
- This medicine can cause your urine to turn orange or red. This is normal.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, yellow eyes or skin
- Muscle weakness or slurred speech
- Drowsiness, dizziness, clumsiness
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor