{"id":20486,"date":"2022-04-05T08:01:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T08:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20486"},"modified":"2023-03-02T09:09:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T09:09:25","slug":"paraflex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/paraflex\/","title":{"rendered":"Paraflex &#8211; Chlorzoxazone Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Paraflex 250 mg&nbsp;Chlorzoxazone&nbsp;Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Paraflex Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains the active substance chlorzoxazone and is a muscle relaxant.&nbsp;The effect is because the nerve impulses from the skeletal muscles are partially blocked in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paraflex tablet uses<\/strong> for short-term treatment in case of painful contractions in the skeletal muscles, e.g.&nbsp;back shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Z2Uej0\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Paraflex-250mg-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"Paraflex 250mg\" class=\"wp-image-50306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Paraflex-250mg-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Paraflex-250mg.jpg 761w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Taking Paraflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to chlorzoxazone or any of the other ingredients of <em>Paraflex medication<\/em> (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking <em>Paraflex 250 mg English<\/em> if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have impaired liver function, so you should not use this medicine.<\/li><li>Have a hereditary metabolic disorder (&nbsp;porphyria&nbsp;), you should not use <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paraflex medication<\/span>.<\/li><li>Is older than 65 years because this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">Fatigue<\/a><\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Drowsiness which in turn can increase the risk of falls.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk of serious liver damage when using <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paraflex 250 mg English<\/span> (see section 4 Possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;).&nbsp;Contact a doctor if you experience symptoms of liver damage, such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Decreased appetite<\/li><li>Abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li>Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Improper use and abuse have been seen with the use of muscle relaxants.&nbsp;The risk of misuse and misuse of the <strong>Paraflex tablet<\/strong> is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and adolescents<\/strong><br>Do not give to children weighing less than 40 kg (under 12 years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Paraflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.&nbsp;Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with <strong>Paraflex 250 mg English.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use&nbsp;disulfiram&nbsp;(a drug for <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/alcohol-and-drugs-risk-use-harmful-use-and-addiction\/\">alcohol<\/a> abuse) when you are being treated with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paraflex 250mg<\/span>, as the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if you are using&nbsp;isoniazid&nbsp;(a medicine used to&nbsp;treat tuberculosis&nbsp;), as a combination of Paraflex and&nbsp;isoniazid&nbsp;increases the risk of&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;There is also a risk of no effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if you are taking other medicines that may cause drowsiness, as a combination of such medicines and it may increase drowsiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paraflex And Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drink alcohol while using <strong>Paraflex 250mg<\/strong>, as the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(eg drowsiness) increases.&nbsp;There is also a risk of no effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking <strong>Paraflex medication.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of the drug on pregnancy has not been studied.&nbsp;Therefore, talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known whether chlorzoxazone passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Therefore, talk to your doctor before using <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paraflex 250 mg tablet<\/span> during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with <strong>Paraflex 250mg,<\/strong>&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">fatigue<\/a>, dizziness, and drowsiness may occur, which may impair alertness and attention.&nbsp;Avoid driving or using vehicles or tools if such&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Paraflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended&nbsp;dose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tablet 3-4 times daily.&nbsp;In case of severe muscle spasms, 2 or possibly 3 tablets 3-4 times daily can be taken&nbsp;initially, but not more than 9 tablets per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Elderly (over 65 years)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are older, your doctor should prescribe the lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and the shortest possible treatment time, to reduce the risk of&nbsp;side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use in children and adolescents<\/strong><br>Children and adolescents weighing 40 kg or more (12 years and older): 1 tablet 3-4 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paraflex 250mg <\/strong>can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.&nbsp;To facilitate swallowing, the <strong>Paraflex tablet<\/strong> (s) may also be crushed or dissolved in liquid and should then be taken immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Paraflex Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Paraflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten <em>Paraflex tablet uses.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Paraflex Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, <strong>Paraflex 250 mg tablet<\/strong> can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking it and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur:<\/strong>&nbsp;Common<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon<\/em> <em>Paraflex side effects<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/heartburn-gastric-reflux\/\">Heartburn<\/a><\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">Diarrhea<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1000 people): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Petechiae&nbsp;(small punctate skin hemorrhages) bruising<\/li><li>Jaundice<\/li><li>Allergic reactions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported<\/em>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hepatic impairment<\/li><li>Liver damage (has in some cases led to transplantation or been life-threatening)<\/li><li>Liver failure<\/li><li>Severe&nbsp;allergic reaction<\/li><li>Angioedema&nbsp;(for more information on symptoms, see above)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Paraflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP.<\/li><li>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is chlorzoxazone.&nbsp;One tablet contains 250 mg chlorzoxazone.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are <ul><li>Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate<\/li><li>Gelatin<\/li><li>Microcrystalline cellulose<\/li><li>Stearic acid<\/li><li>Talc<\/li><li>Potato starch<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are mainly included so that the tablets can be manufactured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a white-to-yellow-white, round, curved tablet with a diameter of 10 mm and with a scoreline on one side.<\/li><li><em>Packaging and pack sizes<\/em>: 50 or 100 tablets in a plastic jar with a lid with a safety closure.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>allphamed PHARBIL Arzneimittel GmbH, G\u00f6ttingen, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paraflex has the active element chlorzoxazone and is a muscle relaxant. 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