Medical Definition of Cetylpyridinium
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Cationic bactericidal surfactant used as a topical antiseptic for skin, wounds, mucous membranes, instruments, etc.; and also as a component in mouthwash and lozenges.
Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, detergents.
Chemical name: Pyridinium, 1-hexadecyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cetylpyridinium
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