Parafon Forte Tablets
Chemical Name: PARAFON CHLORZOXAZONE (klor-ZOX-a-zone)
Common Parafon Forte uses
This medicine is a muscle relaxant used to
treat pain caused by muscle spasms.
Before using Parafon Forte
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions including
kidney disorders, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding.
Parafon Forte Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat
and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE, take it if it is within 1 hour of
the missed dose. If it is more than 1 hour
since the missed dose, skip it and go back
to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take
2 doses at once.
Parafon Forte Cautions
DO
NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this
medicine for longer than prescribed without
checking with your doctor. If your pain or
other symptoms do not improve or if they
become worse, check with your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS.
Using this medicine alone, with other
medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your
ability to drive or to perform other
potentially dangerous tasks. Ask your doctor
or pharmacist if you have questions about
which medicines cause drowsiness. THIS
MEDICINE MAY COLOR THE URINE orange to
purple-red. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON
BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor
the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy.
Possible side effects of Parafon Forte
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness,
nausea, or nervousness. If they continue or
are bothersome, check with your doctor.
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
if you experience fever, rash, weight loss,
or yellowing of the skin or eyes. If you
notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Parafon Forte
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, unusual
drowsiness or dizziness, lightheadedness,
and headache.
Additional Parafon Forte information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
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