Cetylpyridinium chloride
- Generic Name
- Cetylpyridinium chloride
- Brand Names
- Cepacol Antibacterial Mouthwash, Crest Mouthwash, Orajel Bleeding Gum Rinse, Orasep Reformulated Dec 2013
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C21H38N
- CAS Number
- 7773-52-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- CUB7JI0JV3
- Background
Cetylpyridinium is a quaternary ammonium with broad-spectrum antiseptic properties. Its salt form, cetylpyridinium chloride, is typically found as an active ingredient in mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, throat sprays, breath sprays, and nasal sprays. In these products, it generally mediates an antiseptic activity and protective action against dental plaque and reducing gingivitis.
- Indication
Typically employed as the cetylpyridinium chloride salt, this compound is commonly used as an active ingredient in various over-the-counter mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, and mouth sprays where it is generally indicated for antiseptic actions, gingivitis and plaque prevention, as well as action or prevention against some other oropharyngeal bacterial infections .
- Associated Conditions
- Gingivitis, Oral Pain, Pain, Orofacial, Sore Throat, Stomatitis, Teething pain, Throat irritation, Dry cough, Gum pain, Oral discomfort and pain, Oral infections, Pain in throat, Throat infections, Throat inflammation
- Associated Therapies
- Disinfection, Oral antisepsis, Oral disinfection
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