.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N01B_AnestheticsLocal.N01BA05_Benzocaine.Benzocaine .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N01B_AnestheticsLocal.N01BA05_Benzocaine.Benzocaine| name: | Benzocaine |
| ATC code: | N01BA05 | route: | topical |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic of the ester type, commonly used for topical anesthesia, especially for pain relief in oral, otic, and dermatological conditions. It is available in various over-the-counter products and is approved for use as a local anesthetic.
No published studies with detailed pharmacokinetic parameters (volume of distribution, clearance, bioavailability) for benzocaine in humans are available. Estimates are based on known physicochemical properties and its rapid metabolism.