Cetylpyridinium chloride

Cetylpyridinium chloride

Cetylpyridinium chloride is an antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms. It has been shown to be effective in preventing dental plaque and reducing gingivitis. FDA believes that the information contained in its adverse reaction files, 30 years of safe marketing, and the safety data evaluated by the Oral Cavity Panel are sufficient to conclude that 0. 025 to 0. 1 percent CPC is safe for short-term use.

About Cetylpyridinium chloride in brief

Summary Cetylpyridinium chlorideCetylpyridinium chloride is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound used in some types of mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, throat sprays, breath sprays and nasal sprays. It is an antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms. It has been shown to be effective in preventing dental plaque and reducing gingivitis. The FDA believes that the information contained in its adverse reaction files, 30 years of safe marketing, and the safety data evaluated by the Oral Cavity Panel are sufficient to conclude that 0.

025 to 0. 1 percent CPC is safe for short-term use. The National Library of Medicine Toxicology Data Network reviewed the range of toxicity of CPC and found significant toxicity is rare.