Cetylpyridinium

Cationic bactericidal surfactant used as a topical antiseptic for skin, wounds, mucous membranes, instruments, etc.; and also as a component in mouthwash and lozenges.

Also Known As:

Cetylpyridinium Chloride; Angifonil; Biosept; Catamium; Ceepryn Chloride; Cetamium; Cetylpyridinium Chloride Anhydrous; Cetylpyridium; Cetylyre; Dobendan; Hexadecylpyridinium; Merocets; Pristacin; Pyrisept; Sterogenol; Anhydrous, Cetylpyridinium Chloride; Chloride Anhydrous, Cetylpyridinium; Chloride, Ceepryn; Chloride, Cetylpyridinium; Pyridinium, 1-hexadecyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Detergents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyridines: 91
    - Pyridinium Compounds: 5
      - Cetylpyridinium: 174

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)