groin muscular pain

[bholu]

i want to know difference between myospaz and myospaz forte tablets

[mitch292]

i got a catch on the left side of my claf (below the knee) 6 months back and the pain still continues till date. the pain travels up to the hip side and bottom and i get cramps on my feet as well. please suggest what treatment should i go for and what is this sickness called. thanks

[Tuckamore]

Hi Bholu,

Welcome to MedHelps' Pain Management Forum. I am sorry for my tardy response.

This drug is apparently not prescribed in the USA and I have had some problems finding information. It is prescribed in Canada and India.

Myospaz Forte is a muscle relaxant that contains chlorzoxazone 500 mg, diclophenac potassium 50 mg, paracetamol 500 mg.

Forte simply means fortified so I am assuming that Myospaz is just the chlorzoxazone, the "guts" of the drug if you will. Often times manufactures add ingredients to enhance to effectiveness of a particular medication and add the term forte.  I beleive that is the difference between the two names.

The same can be seen in the USA and an example would be a prescription for Darvon is just the Darvon. Whereas a prescription for Darvocet is Darvon with the acetaminophen (tylenol) added to enhance the main ingredient. Hope this helps.

Take Care,
Tuck