Ingredient

Cetylpyridinium Chloride Hydrate

Cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate is an active ingredient in cough suppressants and expectorants that helps relieve cough and phlegm.

All medicines
10
Combination
10
OTC medication
10

MFDS ingredient code M250372

What does it do?

Cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate is a cationic surfactant primarily used to suppress bacteria in the oral and throat areas, aiding in inflammation reduction and mucus secretion control. It is used to alleviate cough and phlegm symptoms in cough suppressants and expectorants.

This ingredient acts on the throat mucosa to inhibit bacterial growth and reduce inflammation. It also lowers the viscosity of mucus, helping to easily expel phlegm and relieve cough symptoms.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other active ingredients in cough suppressants and expectorants, cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate has excellent antimicrobial properties, making it effective for infectious coughs such as pharyngitis. Additionally, due to low mucosal irritation, it can be safely used in oral spray form.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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10 total

Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.