Answer
The lidocaine component of lidocaine hydrochloride + phenylephrine hydrochloride topical solution is poorly absorbed through intact skin but readily absorbed through damaged skin.
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- Lidocaine Hydrochloride 5% w/v and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v Topical SolutionMartindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 2Document updated
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