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- What is chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
- What are the possible side effects of chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
- What is the most important information I should know about chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
- How should I take chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Parafon Forte)?
- What happens if I overdose (Parafon Forte)?
- What should I avoid while taking chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
- What other drugs will affect chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorzoxazone.
Before taking chlorzoxazone, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy.
This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether chlorzoxazone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take the medicine with a full glass of water.
Clorzoxazone is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include rest, physical therapy, or other pain relief measures. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Store chlorzoxazone at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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