Cepacol
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Cepacol styled Cēpacol, is a brand of personal hygiene products and products for relief of sore throat
.
They were originally recognized for their yellow mouthwash, the active ingredient of which is Ceepryn (cetylpyridinium chloride
), hence the name. The distinctive flavor and color is known as "Original Gold". Cēpacol claims that their mouthwash is the most-used brand in hospitals.
Cēpacol also makes oral anesthetics, such as its cherry flavored throat spray and soother that provides temporary pain relief for an "itchy" or sore throat. After a strong showing in the stock market, Cēpacol began releasing different health and hygiene products including throat lozenge
s. The major active ingredients of the sugar-free lozenges are cetylpyridinium chloride
, benzocaine
(which produces the numbing sensation), and menthol
. The major active ingredient in the sore throat sprays is dyclonine hydrochloride.
The Cēpacol brand exists outside of the U.S., though brand owners and formulations may differ by market. In Australia, Cēpacol lozenges contain cetylpyridinium chloride and benzyl alcohol
, Cepacaine lozenges contains lignocaine and cetylpyridinium chloride, and Cepacaine mouthwash contains benzocaine
and cetylpyridinium chloride. The brand is owned by Bayer
, having been sold by Merrel Dow to Roche, who then divested their Australian and New Zealand over-the-counter drug business to Bayer.
Sore throat
A sore throat or throat pain is a common physical symptom usually caused by acute pharyngitis, or throat inflammation, though it also occurs in a number of other situations, such as post trauma and in diphtheria. It can cause mild to extreme pain....
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They were originally recognized for their yellow mouthwash, the active ingredient of which is Ceepryn (cetylpyridinium chloride
Cetylpyridinium chloride
Cetylpyridinium chloride is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound in some types of mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, throat sprays, breath sprays, and nasal sprays. It is an antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms. It has been shown to be effective in preventing dental plaque...
), hence the name. The distinctive flavor and color is known as "Original Gold". Cēpacol claims that their mouthwash is the most-used brand in hospitals.
Cēpacol also makes oral anesthetics, such as its cherry flavored throat spray and soother that provides temporary pain relief for an "itchy" or sore throat. After a strong showing in the stock market, Cēpacol began releasing different health and hygiene products including throat lozenge
Throat lozenge
A throat lozenge, cough drop, troche, or cough sweet is a small, medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to temporarily stop coughs and lubricate and soothe irritated tissues of the throat , possibly from the common cold or influenza...
s. The major active ingredients of the sugar-free lozenges are cetylpyridinium chloride
Cetylpyridinium chloride
Cetylpyridinium chloride is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound in some types of mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, throat sprays, breath sprays, and nasal sprays. It is an antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms. It has been shown to be effective in preventing dental plaque...
, benzocaine
Benzocaine
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever, or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments...
(which produces the numbing sensation), and menthol
Menthol
Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. The main form of menthol occurring in nature is -menthol, which is assigned...
. The major active ingredient in the sore throat sprays is dyclonine hydrochloride.
The Cēpacol brand exists outside of the U.S., though brand owners and formulations may differ by market. In Australia, Cēpacol lozenges contain cetylpyridinium chloride and benzyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2OH. The benzyl group is often abbreviated "Bn", thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH. Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. It is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor...
, Cepacaine lozenges contains lignocaine and cetylpyridinium chloride, and Cepacaine mouthwash contains benzocaine
Benzocaine
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever, or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments...
and cetylpyridinium chloride. The brand is owned by Bayer
Bayer
Bayer AG is a chemical and pharmaceutical company founded in Barmen , Germany in 1863. It is headquartered in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and well known for its original brand of aspirin.-History:...
, having been sold by Merrel Dow to Roche, who then divested their Australian and New Zealand over-the-counter drug business to Bayer.