General description:
Chlorphenesin carbamate is the carbamate ester of the primary hydroxy group of chlorphenesin. A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, it is used in the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasm. It has a role as a muscle relaxant. It is a carbamate ester, a member of monochlorobenzenes and a secondary alcohol.
Application & Usage:
Chlorphenesin carbamate (Maolate, Musil) is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used to treat muscle pain and spasms. ?hlorphenesin acts in the central nervous system (CNS) rather than directly on skeletal muscle. It also has antifungal and some antibacterial properties.