Parafon Forte DSC

Generic name: Chlorzoxazone
Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants

Usage of Parafon Forte DSC

Chlorzoxazone is used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle or bone conditions. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise, physical therapy, or other treatments that your doctor may recommend for your medical condition.

Chlorzoxazone is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relax muscles.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Parafon Forte DSC side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Bloody or black, tarry stools

clay-colored stools

constipation

cough

dark urine

decreased appetite

difficulty swallowing

dizziness

fast heartbeat

fever

headache

hives

itching

large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

loss of appetite

nausea and vomiting

puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

severe stomach pain

shortness of breath

skin rash

swelling of the feet or lower legs

tightness in the chest

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

wheezing

yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Diarrhea

difficult or troubled breathing

drowsiness

general feeling of discomfort or illness

headache

irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing

lightheadedness

nausea

pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin

sluggishness

vomiting

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Rare

Bruising

large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin

small red or purple spots on the skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Parafon Forte DSC

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of chlorzoxazone in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of chlorzoxazone in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver problems, which may require caution in patients receiving chlorzoxazone.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Alfentanil

Alprazolam

Amobarbital

Aprobarbital

Benzhydrocodone

Bromazepam

Buprenorphine

BUTAbarbital

Butalbital

Butorphanol

Calcium Oxybate

Cannabidiol

Cannabis

Carisoprodol

Cetirizine

Chloral Hydrate

Chlordiazepoxide

Clobazam

Clonazepam

Clorazepate

Codeine

Dantrolene

Daridorexant

Dexmedetomidine

Diazepam

Dihydrocodeine

Doxylamine

Eliglustat

Esketamine

Estazolam

Ethchlorvynol

Fentanyl

Flibanserin

Flunitrazepam

Flurazepam

Gabapentin

Gabapentin Enacarbil

Halazepam

Hydrocodone

Hydromorphone

Ketamine

Ketazolam

Lacosamide

Lofexidine

Lorazepam

Lormetazepam

Loxapine

Magnesium Oxybate

Medazepam

Meperidine

Mephenesin

Mephobarbital

Meprobamate

Metaxalone

Methadone

Methocarbamol

Methohexital

Methotrexate

Metoclopramide

Midazolam

Morphine

Morphine Sulfate Liposome

Nalbuphine

Nitrazepam

Olanzapine

Oxazepam

Oxycodone

Oxymorphone

Pentazocine

Pentobarbital

Periciazine

Phenobarbital

Potassium Oxybate

Prazepam

Pregabalin

Primidone

Quazepam

Remifentanil

Remimazolam

RoPeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft

Scopolamine

Secobarbital

Sodium Oxybate

Sufentanil

Tapentadol

Temazepam

Thiopental

Topiramate

Tramadol

Triazolam

Zolpidem

Zuranolone

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

St John's Wort

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

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How to use Parafon Forte DSC

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take Depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For oral dosage form (tablets):

For relaxing muscles:

Adults—500 milligrams (mg) three or four times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Warnings

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.

Liver problems may occur while you are using this medicine. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you are having more than one of these symptoms: abdominal pain or tenderness; clay-colored stools; dark urine; decreased appetite; fever; headache; itching; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting; skin rash; swelling of the feet or lower legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellow eyes or skin.

This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antiHistamines or medicine for hay fever, allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your medical doctor or dentist before taking any of these medicines while you are taking chlorzoxazone.

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