Cetylpyridinium

Indications
 Oral
Sore throat
Adult: Per loz contains 1.4 mg cetylpyridinium chloride: 1 loz every 3 hr. Allow loz to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Child: >6 yr: Per loz contains 1.4 mg cetylpyridinium chloride: 1 loz every 3 hr. Allow loz to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Oral
Mouth and throat infections
Adult: Per loz contains 1.4 mg cetylpyridinium chloride: 1 loz every 3 hr. Allow loz to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Child: >6 yr: Per loz contains 1.4 mg cetylpyridinium chloride: 1 loz every 3 hr. Allow loz to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Mouth/Throat
Mouth and throat infections
Adult: As mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride 0.025% w/v: Gargle or rinse with at least 15 ml. Repeat 2-3 times daily. No need to dilute the solution.
Child: >6 yr: As mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride 0.025% w/v: Gargle or rinse with at least 15 ml. Repeat 2-3 times daily. No need to dilute the solution.
Topical/Cutaneous
Antiseptic and disinfectant
Adult: As gel containing cetylpyridinium chloride 0.025% w/w: Apply onto the affected area 2-3 times daily.
Warnings / Precautions
 For oral loz: If sore throat persists for >3 days, patient should seek medical advice. For topical gel: Avoid prolonged and repeated application as hypersensitivity may occur; do not use on skin that is weeping or badly inflamed. Safety has not been established in pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse Reactions
 For oral loz: Urticaria, burning sensation of the mouth. For topical gel: Skin irritation, hypersensitivity reactions.
Overdose Reactions
 Accidental ingestion of the topical gel is unlikely to cause systemic toxicity but it may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Treatment should be symptomatic.
Mechanism of Actions
 Cetylpyridinium chloride is a quaternary pyridinium antiseptic. It is commonly used as lozenges or solutions for the treatment of minor infections of the mouth and throat. It may also be used topically for the treatment of skin and eye infections.
Storage Conditions
 Oral: Store below 25°C.
Storage
 Oral: Store below 25°C.
Available As
  • Cetylpyridinium 0.5 mg
  • Cetylpyridinium 1.3 mg
  • Cetylpyridinium 1.4 mg

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