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Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that works by blocking sodium channels in nerve cells. This prevents the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
References:
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3123
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/benzocaine