Medical Definition of Cetylpyridinium

1. 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

cetostearyl alcohol
cetraria
cetraric acid
cetrarin
cetraxate
cetrimide
cetrimonium
cetrimonium bromide
cetrimonium compounds
cetrimoniums
cetuximab
cetylpyridinium (current term)
cetylpyridinium chloride
cetyls
cetyltrimethylammonium
cetyltrimethylammonium bromide
cetywall
cetywalls
cevadilla
cevadine
cevanine
cevanines
cevapcici
cevapi
ceviche
ceviches

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