C Dsc 500mg Tablet

Chlorzoxazone (500mg)

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C Dsc 500mg Tablet is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Chlorzoxazone (500mg)

Marketer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

C Dsc 500mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Generally, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include sleepiness, dizziness, weakness, and stomach upset. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of C Dsc Tablet

Muscle relaxation

Benefits of C Dsc Tablet

Muscle relaxation
C Dsc 500mg Tablet is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.

Take C Dsc 500mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of C Dsc Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of C Dsc

Sleepiness
Dizziness
Weakness
Upset stomach

How to use C Dsc Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. C Dsc 500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How C Dsc Tablet works

C Dsc 500mg Tablet 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.

Quick tips

C Dsc 500mg Tablet 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.
C Dsc 500mg Tablet 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 C Dsc 500mg Tablet 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.
C Dsc 500mg Tablet 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.
C Dsc 500mg Tablet 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 C Dsc 500mg Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with C Dsc 500mg Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of C Dsc 500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of C Dsc 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

C Dsc 500mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of C Dsc 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of C Dsc 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking C Dsc with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Isoniazid (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Chlorzoxazone may raise blood levels of the active form of Isoniazid.

Moderate

Disulfiram (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, sedation or headaches and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses of Disulfiram and Chlorzoxazone accordingly. Disulfiram may raise blood levels of Chlorzoxazone.

Moderate

Lemborexant (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Chlorzoxazone may raise blood levels of Lemborexant.

Mild

Piperaquine (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Piperaquine may reduce blood levels of Chlorzoxazone.

Mild

Nitisinone (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.

Frequently asked questions

Is C Dsc 500mg Tablet a painkiller?

No, C Dsc 500mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve muscle spasms (uncontrolled movements). Muscle spasms can be due to an injury, sprain, or any underlying medical condition affecting the nervous system.

What is C Dsc 500mg Tablet used for?

C Dsc 500mg Tablet is used to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. It is generally prescribed along with rest and physical therapy.

What happens if I overdose on C Dsc 500mg Tablet?

Seek emergency medical help in case of an overdose. Some of the symptoms include shallow breathing, fainting, vomiting, diarrhea, severe drowsiness, headache and muscle weakness.

Does C Dsc 500mg Tablet make you sleepy?

One of the most common side effects of this medicine is sedation or sleepiness. It is therefore advisable to avoid driving or operating any machinery if you get these side effects.

Can I take any other painkiller along with C Dsc 500mg Tablet?

Always consult your doctor before taking any medications along with C Dsc 500mg Tablet.

When should I see the doctor?

Consult your doctor immediately if you get a light-headed feeling like you might pass out, skin rash, stomach pain, vomiting, fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, blood in stools, and dark urine.

What should you not take with muscle relaxants?

Muscle relaxants are medications that are used to treat muscle spasms and stiffness. You should not take muscle relaxants with alcohol, anti-depressants, sleeping medications, and herbal supplements such as St. John's wort. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicines; self-medication can be risky.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzoxazolones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 257.
Sciencedirect. Chlorzoxazone. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Address: Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of C Dsc Tablet

Benefits of C Dsc Tablet

Side effects of C Dsc Tablet

How to use C Dsc Tablet

How C Dsc Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Isoniazid (Oral Route)

Disulfiram (Oral Route)

Lemborexant (Oral Route)

Piperaquine (Oral Route)

Nitisinone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is C Dsc 500mg Tablet a painkiller?

What is C Dsc 500mg Tablet used for?

What happens if I overdose on C Dsc 500mg Tablet?

Does C Dsc 500mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Can I take any other painkiller along with C Dsc 500mg Tablet?

When should I see the doctor?

What should you not take with muscle relaxants?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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