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Medicines benzocaineQuestion & answer

benzocaine · Medicine question

Where and how is benzocaine broken down in the body?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Benzocaine is broken down by hydrolysis by esterases in the plasma and, to a lesser extent, in the liver.

Sources for this answer

Orajel Mouth GelChurch & Dwight UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 2Document updated 30 April 2015

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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