Cetylpyridinium
- Atc Codes:B05CA01#D08AJ03#D09AA07#R02AA06
- CAS Codes:6004-24-6#123-03-5
- PHARMGKB ID:6004-24-6#123-03-5
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Drug Combinations
- Chemistry
- Pharmacologic Category
- Therapeutic Use
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions
- Dosage
- Special Considerations
Brand Names
Europe
Austria: Dobendan, Doreperol, Halset; Bulgaria: Septolete; Czech Republic: Halset, Neoseptolete; Estonia: Septolete; France: Novoptine; Germany: Anginetten Halstabletten, Dobendan, Halstabletten-akute Hals-und Rachenhilfe; Hungary: Halset; Ireland: Merocets; Malta: Merocets; Poland: Halset, Menthosept, Septolete; Slovakia: Septolete; Slovenia: Septolete; UK: Merocets.
Latin America
Brazil: Pastilhas Cepacol; Mexico: Trociletas.
Asia
Japan: Sprol.
Drug combinations
Cetylpyridinium and Benzocaine
Cetylpyridinium and Lidocaine
Cetylpyridinium and Lyxozyme
Cetylpyridinium, Benzethonium, Butimerina, and Tyrothricin
Chemistry
Cetylpyridinium Chloride: C~21~H~38~ClN H~2~O. Mw: 358.00. (1) Pyridinium, 1-hexadecyl-, chloride, monohydrate; (2) 1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate. CAS-6004-24-6; CAS-123-03-5 (anhydrous).
Pharmacologic Category
EENT Preparations; Mouthwashes and Gargles. Antiseptic. (ATC-Code: B05CA01; D08AJ03; D09AA07; R02AA06).
Mechanism of action
Therapeutic use
Antiseptic to aid in the prevention and reduction of plaque and gingivitis, and to freshen breath.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cetylpyridinium or any component of the formulation.
Warnings and precautions
Not labeled for use in children <6 years of age.