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USES: This medication relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries.
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ParafonForte
Uses
This medication relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries.
Notes
- This medication provides temporary relief and must be used in addition to rest, physical therapy and other measures.
- Do not allow others to use this medication.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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How To Use
- Take orally by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times daily.
- Dosage depends on your response and condition.
- Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period than prescribed.
- Take with food if stomach upset occurs.
Side Effects
- May cause stomach upset, heartburn, constipation, headache, dizziness or drowsiness.
- If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you develop signs of liver problems such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, fever or unusual fatigue.
- May discolor urine.
- This will disappear when the medication is stopped.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of liver problems, stomach or intestinal problems and of any drug allergies.
- Because this drug can cause drowsiness and dizziness, limit alcohol intake.
- Use caution when performing tasks that require alertness, such as driving.
- Chlorzoxazone should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
- If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use, especially of drugs that can cause dizziness or drowsiness such as narcotic pain relievers, sleep medication, certain drugs used for colds (e.g., diphenhydramine), alcohol-containing medications and of drugs used for mood/mental conditions.
- Many cough-and-cold preparations contain ingredients that may add to the drowsiness effects of chlorzoxazone.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any such medications.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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