parafon forte dsc
Parafon Forte Dsc (Chlorzoxazone) is a muscle relaxant used to treat Muscle Cramp, Muscle Rigidity, Myositis, Pain.
Chlorzoxazone · by Janssen R and D
Available as a generic: Chlorzoxazone
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Chlorzoxazone
- Drug class
- Muscle Relaxant
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Chlorzoxazone 500MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- muscle cramp, muscle rigidity, myositis
- Manufacturer
- Janssen R and D
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$16.14 for 30 — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA011529
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Cyclobenzaprine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
Ask for the generic
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Request a 90-day supply
Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.
Use copay cards
Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Parafon Forte Dsc treat?
- Parafon Forte Dsc (Chlorzoxazone) may be used to treat muscle cramp, muscle rigidity, myositis, pain, spasm, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Parafon Forte Dsc work?
- Parafon Forte Dsc is a muscle relaxant. Most muscle relaxants work in the brain and spinal cord rather than on the muscle itself: they damp down the overactive nerve signals and reflexes that keep muscles tense, easing spasms and tightness. Some specialized agents instead act directly on muscle calcium release.
- How much does Parafon Forte Dsc cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $16.14 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Amrix — about $0.63 on the same basis.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Parafon Forte Dsc?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Parafon Forte Dsc. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Parafon Forte Dsc?
- Parafon Forte Dsc is marketed by Janssen R and D. You can see Janssen R and D's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Parafon Forte Dsc a brand-name or generic drug?
- Parafon Forte Dsc is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Chlorzoxazone. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Chlorzoxazone are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Parafon Forte Dsc available over the counter?
- No. Parafon Forte Dsc is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Parafon Forte Dsc come in?
- Parafon Forte Dsc is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Parafon Forte Dsc?
- Parafon Forte Dsc is classified as muscle relaxant, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Parafon Forte Dsc FDA-registered?
- Parafon Forte Dsc is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA011529. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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