Cetylpyridinium
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Cetylpyridinium |
| Brand Name: | Cepacol Antibacterial Mouthwash, Crest Mouthwash, Orajel Bleeding Gum Rinse, Orasep Reformulated Dec 2013 |
| Company Owner: | Not Available |
| Mechanism Of Action | When incorporated into mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, or mouth sprays, cetylpyridinium chloride is expected to elicit a mechanism of action that decreases new dental plaque growth, decreases or removes existing dental plaque, diminishes the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and inhibits the production of virulence factors |
| Description of the Drug: | Cetylpyridinium is a compound used to reduce plaque and gingivitis, as well as whiten teeth. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11073
