Concept information
Preferred term
Cetylpyridinium
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Cetylpyridium
- Hexadecylpyridinium
Note
- an anti-infective; = Cepacol
Scope note
- Cationic bactericidal surfactant used as a topical antiseptic for skin, wounds, mucous membranes, instruments, etc.; and also as a component in mouthwash and lozenges.
History note
- 91(72); was see under PYRIDINIUM COMPOUNDS 1972-90
In other languages
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Finnish
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cetylpyridinium
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002594
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