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MeSH Heading: Cetylpyridinium
Tree Number(s): D03.383.725.762.232
Unique ID: D002594
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002594
Annotation: 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.
Entry Term(s): Angifonil; Biosept; Catamium; Ceepryn Chloride; Cetamium; Cetylpyridinium Chloride; Cetylpyridinium Chloride Anhydrous; Cetylpyridium; Cetylyre; Dobendan; Hexadecylpyridinium; Merocets; Pristacin; Pyrisept; Sterogenol
Pharm Action: Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Detergents
Related Numbers: 6BR7T22E2S; 7773-52-6; D9OM4SK49P
CAS Type 1 Name: Pyridinium, 1-hexadecyl-
Previous Indexing: Anti-Infective Agents, Local (1966-1971); Pyridinium Compounds (1968-1971); Surface-Active Agents (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under PYRIDINIUM COMPOUNDS 1972-90
History Note: 91(72); was see under PYRIDINIUM COMPOUNDS 1972-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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