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Medicines glycerolQuestion & answer

glycerol · Medicine question

In which organs is glycerol mainly metabolised?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Glycerol is metabolised principally in the liver and to a lesser extent in the kidneys.

Sources for this answer

Benylin/CalCough Infant SyrupMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 11Document updated 22 April 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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