Chlormezanone

Information about Chlormezanone

Chlormezanone uses

Chlormezanone is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How chlormezanone works

Chlormezanone is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Common side effects of chlormezanone

Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth, Upset stomach

Available Medicine for Chlormezanone

    Expert advice for Chlormezanone

    • Chlormezanone provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
    • Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
    • Chlormezanone may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
    • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Chlormezanone as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
    • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
    • Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.


    Content on this page was last updated on 16 March, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)