cetylpyridinium (Cepacol)

Tradename: Cepacol. Indications: 1) relief from minor sore throat 2) minor irritation of the throat or mouth Contraindications: hypersensitivity to benzocaine Dosage: - one lozenge dissolved slowly in the mouth as needed Adverse effects: irritation Mechanism of action: 1) antiseptic 2) local anesthetic

General

topical antiseptic local anesthetic

References

Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998

Component-of

activation induced cytidine deaminase/benzocaine/cetylpyridinium benzocaine/cetylpyridinium benzocaine/cetylpyridinium/menthol (Cepacol) benzocaine/cetylpyridinium/menthol/zinc chloride benzocaine/cetylpyridinium/zinc chloride cetylpyridinium/mouthwash cetylpyridinium/sodium fluoride