Label: CHLORZOXAZONE tablet

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated October 11, 2022

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  • DESCRIPTION SECTION

    Chlorzoxazone USP is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, available as tablets of 500 mg for oral administration. Its chemical name is 5-Chloro-2-benzoxazolinone, and its structural formula is:

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    C7H4CINO2 MW 169.57

    Chlorzoxazone USP is a white or practically white, practically odorless, crystalline powder. Chlorzoxazone is slightly soluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol, in isopropyl alcohol, and in methanol; soluble in solutions of alkali hydroxides and ammonia.

    Chlorzoxazone tablets contain the inactive ingredients Docusate Sodium, Lactose (hydrous), Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Benzoate, and Sodium Starch Glycolate.

  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION

    Chlorzoxazone is a centrally-acting agent for painful musculoskeletal conditions. Data available from animal experiments as well as human study indicate that chlorzoxazone acts primarily at the level of the spinal cord and subcortical areas of the brain where it inhibits multisynaptic reflex arcs involved in producing and maintaining skeletal muscle spasm of varied etiology. The clinical result is a reduction of the skeletal muscle spasm with relief of pain and increased mobility of the involved muscles. Blood levels of chlorzoxazone can be detected in people during the first 30 minutes and peak levels may be reached, in the majority of the subjects, in about 1 to 2 hours after oral administration of chlorzoxazone. Chlorzoxazone is rapidly metabolized and is excreted in the urine, primarily in a conjugated form as the glucuronide. Less than one percent of a dose of chlorzoxazone is excreted unchanged in the urine in 24 hours.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

    Chlorzoxazone is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Chlorzoxazone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION

    Chlorzoxazone is contraindicated in patients with known intolerance to the drug.

  • WARNINGS SECTION

    Serious (including fatal) hepatocellular toxicity has been reported rarely in patients receiving chlorzoxazone. The mechanism is unknown but appears to be idiosyncratic and unpredictable. Factors predisposing patients to this rare event are not known. Patients should be instructed to report early signs and/or symptoms of hepatotoxicity such as fever, rash, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, or jaundice. Chlorzoxazone should be discontinued immediately and a physician consulted if any of these signs or symptoms develop. Chlorzoxazone use should also be discontinued if a patient develops abnormal liver enzymes (e.g., AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin.)

    The concomitant use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may have an additive effect.  

    Usage in Pregnancy

    The safe use of chlorzoxazone has not been established with respect to the possible adverse effects upon fetal development. Therefore, it should be used in women of childbearing potential only when, in the judgement of the physician, the potential benefits outweigh the possible risks.  

  • PRECAUTIONS SECTION

    Chlorzoxazone should be used with caution in patients with known allergies or with a history of allergic reactions to drugs. If a sensitivity reaction occurs such as urticaria, redness, or itching of the skin, the drug should be stopped.

    If any symptoms suggestive of liver dysfunction are observed, the drug should be discontinued. 

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION

    Chlorzoxazone containing products are usually well tolerated. It is possible in rare instances that chlorzoxazone may have been associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, malaise, or over-stimulation may be noted by an occasional patient. Rarely, allergic-type skin rashes, petechiae, or ecchymoses may develop during treatment. Angioneurotic edema or anaphylactic reactions are extremely rare. There is no evidence that the drug will cause renal damage. Rarely, a patient may note discoloration of the urine resulting from a phenolic metabolite of chlorzoxazone. This finding is of no known clinical significance.

  • OVERDOSAGE SECTION

    Symptoms

    Initially, gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea together with drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness or headache may occur. Early in the course there may be malaise or sluggishness followed by marked loss of muscle tone, making voluntary movement impossible. The deep tendon reflexes may be decreased or absent. The sensorium remains intact, and there is no peripheral loss of sensation. Respiratory depression may occur with rapid, irregular respiration and intercostal and substernal retraction. The blood pressure is lowered, but shock has not been observed.   

    Treatment

    Gastric lavage or induction of emesis should be carried out, followed by administration of activated charcoal. Thereafter, treatment is entirely supportive. If respirations are depressed, oxygen and artificial respiration should be employed and a patent airway assured by use of an oropharyngeal airway or endotracheal tube. Hypotension may be counteracted by use of dextran, plasma, concentrated albumin or a vasopressor agent such as norepinephrine. Cholinergic drugs or analeptic drugs are of no value and should not be used.      

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

    Usual Adult Dosage

    One tablet three or four times daily. If adequate response is not obtained with this dose, it may be increased to one and one-half tablets (750 mg) three or four times daily. As improvement occurs dosage can usually be reduced.

  • HOW SUPPLIED SECTION

    Chlorzoxazone tablets, USP are available as oblong, scored, white tablets debossed with WPI on one side and "39"-"68" on the other side and are packaged in bottles of 100 and 500.

    Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

    Dispense contents with a child-resistant closure (as required) and in a tight container as defined in the USP/NF.

    Keep out of the reach of children.

    Manufactured By:

    Watson Pharma Private Limited

    Verna, Salcette Goa 403 722 INDIA

    Distributed By:

    Watson Pharma, Inc.

    Corona, CA 92880 USA

    Revised: November 2010                                                                           195609  

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 0591-2520-01

    Chlorzoxazone

    Tablets, USP

    500 mg

    New NDC

    Watson  100 Tablets   Rx only

    Each tablet contains: Chlorzoxazone USP, 500 mg

    Usual Dosage: See package insert for full

    prescribing information.

    Store at 20ºC-25ºC (68º-77ºF).

    [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

    KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.

    This is a bulk backage. Dispense contents with a 

    child-resistant closure (as required) and in a tight

    container as defined in the USP/NF.

    KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE

    REACH OF CHILDREN.

    Manufactured By:

    Watson Pharma Private Limited

    Verna, Salcette Goa 403 722 INDIA

    Code No. GO/DRUGS/741        195607-1

    Distributed By: Watson Pharma, Inc.

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    478

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    61919-478-07

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHLORZOXAZONE 
    chlorzoxazone tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61919-478(NDC:0591-2520)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CHLORZOXAZONE (UNII: H0DE420U8G) (CHLORZOXAZONE - UNII:H0DE420U8G) CHLORZOXAZONE500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    STARCH, PREGELATINIZED CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore2 pieces
    ShapeOVALSize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code WPI;39;68
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61919-478-3030 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2014
    2NDC:61919-478-4040 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2014
    3NDC:61919-478-077 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA08985901/01/2014
    Labeler - DIRECT RX (079254320)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    DIRECT RX079254320relabel(61919-478) , repack(61919-478)