About chlorzoxa zone
Centrally acting muscle relaxant
Used for
- Short-term relief of painful muscle spasms, usually alongside rest and physical therapy.
Usual adult dose
Commonly 500 mg three or four times daily; dosing varies by product and clinical response.
Common side effects
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Nausea or stomach upset
- Headache
- Rarely, serious liver injury
Important warnings
- Avoid alcohol and use caution driving because of drowsiness.
- Stop and seek urgent care for yellow skin, dark urine, or severe abdominal pain.
- Use cautiously with liver disease; rare serious liver damage has occurred.
- Treatment is generally short-term.
Pregnancy
Safety is not well established; use only if a clinician determines it is needed.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; consult a healthcare professional before use.
Interactions
- Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness may increase sedation.
- May affect warfarin anticoagulation; monitoring may be needed.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.