What Supplements Interact with Chlorzoxazone?
Chlorzoxazone brand names: Parafon Forte DSC, Paraflex. Every interaction below applies to the brands too.
Drug–supplement interaction data sourced from Natural Medicines Pro, the licensed clinical database from TRC Healthcare / Therapeutic Research, with additional analysis by the HelloPharmacist Pharmacist Team. Our sources · Editorial policy
What is this page for?
One answer, for one medication: what supplements and herbal products interact with Chlorzoxazone? Every vitamin, herb, and supplement ingredient we’ve checked against it is on this page, ranked by severity, each linking to the full report for that exact pair.
This page covers supplement interactions only — to check Chlorzoxazone against your other medications, use the drug–drug interaction checker. Educational information from our licensed clinical databases, not medical advice. Our editorial policy
What is this?
The interaction data in the HelloPharmacist supplement database is licensed from Natural Medicines Pro by TRC Healthcare (Therapeutic Research). HelloPharmacist pharmacists often add our own analysis and context on top of that licensed data — such as this Bottom Line summary and the notes on individual interaction pages — and any such commentary is noted as ours.Chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte DSC, Paraflex) is a muscle relaxant for painful spasms, and its supplement list is one I want readers genuinely careful with. Twenty-six ingredients are on file, two rated major, led by activated charcoal, which can soak up the drug in the gut and cut what your body actually receives. Most of the 15 moderate entries fall into two patterns: bulky fibers and gums that slow or reduce absorption, and herbs that slow how the liver clears chlorzoxazone, like watercress, which raised its blood level by about half in a human study.
A higher level mostly means deeper drowsiness and dizziness, easy to miss until you are behind the wheel. The absorption issues are simpler; keep fibers, gums, and any charcoal product spaced well apart from your dose. Nine entries rate minor, but the two majors and the level-raising herbs are the ones to understand first.
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Chlorzoxazone: Top Interactions at a Glance
The most significant Chlorzoxazone supplement & herbal interactions, colored by severity. Tap any ingredient to open the full report for that pair.
Showing the 12 highest-ranked of 26 interacting ingredients — plus 1,426 more checked with no known interaction. See the complete ranked list.
The Major Interactions to Know About
The most clinically significant Chlorzoxazone + supplement combinations in our database, best-documented first. Open any card for the full report.
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full interaction Major Likelihood Probable Procaine + ChlorzoxazoneiIntravenous use of procaine hydrochloride is contraindicated.
Read the full interactionEvery Supplement Checked Against Chlorzoxazone
All 1,452 ingredients in our database, ranked by severity — 26 with a Chlorzoxazone interaction on file and 1,426 with none found. Filter by severity or search any ingredient; hover the for what each ingredient is.
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Activated CharcoalActivated Carbon, animal Charcoal, carbo Vegetabilis, +13 more Probable
What it is: Activated charcoal is a highly porous form of carbon that can bind certain substances in the gut, and it is used in hospitals to treat some...
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Chlorzoxazone interactionProcaine Probable
What it is: Procaine is a synthetic local anesthetic (best known by the brand name Novocaine) used by doctors and dentists to numb tissue.
Intravenous use of procaine hydrochloride is contraindicated.
Read the full Procaine + Chlorzoxazone interactionCoffee CharcoalCafé Arabica, café Carbonisé, café Robusta, +5 more Probable
What it is: Coffee charcoal is made by roasting green coffee beans until they turn black, creating a charcoal-like material used traditionally for diarr...
Coffee charcoal can reduce the absorption of orally administered drugs and should be separated from oral drug administration by at least two hours.
Read the full Coffee Charcoal + Chlorzoxazone interactionDiosmin Probable
What it is: Diosmin is a citrus-derived flavonoid most often used for vein-related problems such as chronic venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids, and it...
Theoretically, diosmin might increase the levels and clinical effects of chlorzoxazone.
Read the full Diosmin + Chlorzoxazone interactionEuropean MandrakeMandragora Officinarum, alraunwurzel, mandragora, +7 more Probable
What it is: European mandrake is a highly toxic plant from the nightshade family that was used in ancient and medieval times as a sedative and pain reli...
Theoretically, concurrent use might increase absorption of some drugs because of inhibited gastrointestinal (GI) motility caused by European mandrake.
Read the full European Mandrake + Chlorzoxazone interactionGlucomannanGlucomanano, glucomannane, konjac, +1 more Probable
What it is: Glucomannan is a soluble fiber from the konjac root that swells into a gel in your stomach, which may help with mild weight loss, constipati...
Theoretically, glucomannan may decrease absorption of drugs taken orally.
Read the full Glucomannan + Chlorzoxazone interactionLithiumCarbonate De Lithium, citrate De Lithium, lithium Aspartate, +8 more Probable
What it is: Lithium is a naturally occurring metal that, in prescription form (lithium carbonate or citrate), is an FDA-approved, well-proven treatment...
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with skeletal muscle relaxants might prolong neuromuscular blockade.
Read the full Lithium + Chlorzoxazone interactionMagnesiumChelated Magnesium, dimagnesium Malate, epsom Salts, +10 more Probable
What it is: Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and many other functions, and supplements are useful...
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Read the full Magnesium + Chlorzoxazone interactionWatercressNasturtium Officinale, berro, berros, +13 more Probable
What it is: Watercress is a nutrient-rich leafy green that provides vitamins A, C, and K plus minerals and antioxidant plant compounds.
Watercress might reduce the metabolism of chlorzoxazone and increase its effects and side effects.
Read the full Watercress + Chlorzoxazone interactionEvodia Possible
What it is: Evodia is a fruit used in traditional Chinese medicine, most often for digestive complaints, headaches, and menstrual pain.
Theoretically, evodia might decrease the levels and clinical effects of chlorzoxazone.
Read the full Evodia + Chlorzoxazone interactionGuar GumDietary Fiber, farine De Guar, fibre Alimentaire, +10 more Possible
What it is: Guar gum is a soluble, gel-forming fiber from the guar bean that may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and bowel regularity.
Guar gum might reduce the absorption of some oral drugs, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Guar Gum + Chlorzoxazone interactionGum ArabicAcacia, acacia Gum, arabic Gum, +16 more Possible
What it is: Gum arabic is a soluble dietary fiber from the acacia tree that is widely used as a safe food additive and is sometimes taken as a supplemen...
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Gum Arabic + Chlorzoxazone interactionJob's Tears Possible
What it is: Job's Tears is a grain-like seed long used as a food and in traditional medicine, especially in East Asia.
Animal research suggests that Job's tears might enhance absorption of chlorzoxazone in the small intestine.
Read the full Job's Tears + Chlorzoxazone interactionSlippery ElmIndian Elm, moose Elm, olmo Americano, +7 more Possible
What it is: Slippery elm is a traditional herbal remedy made from the inner bark of a North American elm tree, used mainly to soothe sore throats and ir...
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Chlorzoxazone interactionTerminaliaTerminalia Arjuna, abhaya, amandier Indien, +19 more Possible
What it is: Terminalia is a group of traditional Ayurvedic tree species (most notably Terminalia arjuna) used for heart, digestive, and general wellness...
Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Read the full Terminalia + Chlorzoxazone interactionTerminalia Chebula Possible
What it is: Terminalia chebula, often called haritaki, is a fruit widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, most commonly for digestion and as a key part of th...
Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Read the full Terminalia Chebula + Chlorzoxazone interactionTragacanthAdragante, astragale Adragant, astragale De Marseille, +14 more Possible
What it is: Tragacanth is a plant gum used mainly as a thickener and emulsifier in foods, cosmetics, and medicines, and traditionally to soothe the thro...
Theoretically, tragacanth might alter absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Tragacanth + Chlorzoxazone interactionThyroid Extract Likely
What it is: Thyroid extract supplements are made from dried animal thyroid gland and may contain real thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), but the amounts in o...
Food and medications can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption.
Read the full Thyroid Extract + Chlorzoxazone interactionAgarAgar-agar, agarose, agarose Gel, +17 more Possible
What it is: Agar is a plant-based gel made from red seaweed that is widely used as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin and as a source of dietary fiber.
Agar forms a thick gel, which may disrupt the absorption of nutrients and medications.
Read the full Agar + Chlorzoxazone interactionAlginAlginate, alginate De Calcium, alginate De Magnésium, +12 more Possible
What it is: Algin (alginate) is a fiber-like substance from brown seaweed that is widely used as a thickener, gel, and binder in foods and medicines.
Theoretically, algin can alter the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Algin + Chlorzoxazone interactionBlack PsylliumAfrican Plantain, brown Psyllium, dietary Fiber, +16 more Possible
What it is: Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive...
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Black Psyllium + Chlorzoxazone interactionBlond PsylliumPlantago Ovata, balle De Psyllium, blond Plantago, +14 more Possible
What it is: Blond psyllium is a soluble fiber from the seed husks of Plantago ovata, and it is one of the better-studied fiber supplements.
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Blond Psyllium + Chlorzoxazone interactionCarobCeratonia Siliqua, algarrobo, carob Flour, +16 more Possible
What it is: Carob is a Mediterranean tree whose pods are widely used as a caffeine-free, naturally sweet cocoa alternative and as a thickener (carob gum...
Theoretically, carob might also impair the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Carob + Chlorzoxazone interactionKaraya GumBassora Tragacanth, goma Karaya, gomme Karaya, +14 more Possible
What it is: Karaya gum is a natural plant gum from the Sterculia tree that is mostly used as a bulk-forming laxative and as a thickener or adhesive in f...
Co-administration of oral drugs with bulk forming laxatives such as karaya gum may decrease, increase, or have no effect on the absorption of drugs.
Read the full Karaya Gum + Chlorzoxazone interactionMarshmallowAlthaea Officinalis, altea, alteia, +16 more Possible
What it is: Marshmallow root is a traditional herb rich in soothing, gel-like fibers called mucilage, which is why it has long been used for coughs, sor...
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Chlorzoxazone interactionXanthan GumBacterial Polysaccharide, corn Sugar Gum, goma Xantana, +7 more Possible
What it is: Xanthan gum is a fermentation-made fiber widely used to thicken and stabilize foods and to thicken liquids for people with swallowing diffic...
Theoretically, xanthan gum can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber qualities.
Read the full Xanthan Gum + Chlorzoxazone interactionCan You Take It With Chlorzoxazone?
One-line answers, one card per combination — scroll through today’s 20 and tap any card for the full report. A different set rotates in daily until every combination has had its turn.
Can you take Procaine with Chlorzoxazone?
Major Use real caution — this is a major-rated interaction, generally best avoided or used only under close supervision. Intravenous use of procaine hydrochloride is contraindicated.
Full Procaine + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Algin with Chlorzoxazone?
Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Theoretically, algin can alter the absorption of oral drugs.
Full Algin + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Terminalia Chebula with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Full Terminalia Chebula + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take European Mandrake with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, concurrent use might increase absorption of some drugs because of inhibited gastrointestinal (GI) motility caused by European...
Full European Mandrake + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Glucomannan with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, glucomannan may decrease absorption of drugs taken orally.
Full Glucomannan + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Lithium with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with skeletal muscle relaxants might prolong neuromuscular blockade.
Full Lithium + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Magnesium with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect...
Full Magnesium + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Watercress with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Watercress might reduce the metabolism of chlorzoxazone and increase its effects and side effects.
Full Watercress + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Evodia with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, evodia might decrease the levels and clinical effects of chlorzoxazone.
Full Evodia + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Guar Gum with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Guar gum might reduce the absorption of some oral drugs, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Full Guar Gum + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Gum Arabic with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Full Gum Arabic + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Job's Tears with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Animal research suggests that Job's tears might enhance absorption of chlorzoxazone in the small intestine.
Full Job's Tears + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Slippery Elm with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Full Slippery Elm + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Terminalia with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Full Terminalia + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Tragacanth with Chlorzoxazone?
Moderate Possibly, but carefully — this moderate-rated combination may need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separated timing. Theoretically, tragacanth might alter absorption of oral drugs.
Full Tragacanth + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Thyroid Extract with Chlorzoxazone?
Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Food and medications can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption.
Full Thyroid Extract + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Agar with Chlorzoxazone?
Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Agar forms a thick gel, which may disrupt the absorption of nutrients and medications.
Full Agar + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Black Psyllium with Chlorzoxazone?
Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Full Black Psyllium + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Blond Psyllium with Chlorzoxazone?
Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Full Blond Psyllium + Chlorzoxazone answerCan you take Carob with Chlorzoxazone?
Minor Usually — this is a minor-rated interaction, generally not clinically significant but worth mentioning to your pharmacist. Theoretically, carob might also impair the absorption of oral drugs.
Full Carob + Chlorzoxazone answerWhat Severity, Likelihood & Evidence Mean
Severity — How Serious It Can Be
- Major. Clinically significant; generally best avoided, or used only under direct professional supervision.
- Moderate. May need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one.
- Minor. Generally not clinically significant, but still worth noting and mentioning to your pharmacist.
- No known interaction. Checked against our sources with nothing documented — not the same as proven safety.
Likelihood — How Well It’s Documented
- Likely. Well-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction
- Probable. Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
- Possible. Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists
- Unlikely. Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Where This Data Comes From
- Interaction records are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database (TRC Healthcare), the same reference used by pharmacists and hospitals.
- Each entry links to a full report with the clinical detail, likelihood, evidence level, and citations for that exact combination.
- Content is reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
How Does Our Interaction Checker Work?
Behind every verdict on this page is a category system. Our source database doesn’t document supplement interactions drug-by-drug — it documents them against groups of medications that behave the same way (for example, “drugs processed by the CYP3A4 liver enzyme” or “blood-thinning medications”).
So the check works in three steps: (1) Chlorzoxazone is classified into the pharmacology categories it belongs to, (2) every supplement interaction documented against any of those categories is inherited by Chlorzoxazone, and (3) each ingredient keeps its own severity, likelihood, and evidence grades from the underlying record. That’s why one supplement can carry several records for one drug — it may interact through more than one category.
Chlorzoxazone sits in 3 interaction categories. Open any one to see what the group means:
Oral Drugs 17 ingredients
A pharmacology grouping from our source database: medications in this group share a property that certain supplements are known to interact with, so an interaction documented for the group applies to every drug in it.
17 of the supplement ingredients on this page reach Chlorzoxazone through this category.
Chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte, Paraflex) 6 ingredients
A pharmacology grouping from our source database: medications in this group share a property that certain supplements are known to interact with, so an interaction documented for the group applies to every drug in it.
6 of the supplement ingredients on this page reach Chlorzoxazone through this category.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 3 ingredients
A pharmacology grouping from our source database: medications in this group share a property that certain supplements are known to interact with, so an interaction documented for the group applies to every drug in it.
3 of the supplement ingredients on this page reach Chlorzoxazone through this category.
About Chlorzoxazone
Chlorzoxazone is a muscle relaxer used to relieve pain and stiffness from muscle strains and sprains.
Generic name: Chlorzoxazone · Brand names: Parafon Forte DSC, Paraflex.
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