Drugs / Cetylpyridinium
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Cetylpyridinium

Small molecule

Developed for
gingivitis · COVID-19 · periodontal disorder · pharyngitis · smooth surface dental caries · muscular atrophy · fetal growth restriction · neoplasm
+4 more · periodontitis · tinea unguium · aphthous stomatitis · tooth disorder
Investigated by
Colgate Palmolive · Dentaid SL · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · Procter and Gamble · Sanofi · Seoul National University Hospital
+34 more · Valenta Pharm JSC · ARMS Pharmaceutical LLC · Angelini Pharma · Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation · CONFADENT Oral Technology, Kiss Industries LLC · Cross Research S.A. · Dental School · Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · FISABIO Foundation · HALEON · Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia · Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz · Hospital Universitario General de Villalba · Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena · Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca · Methodex · NanoBio Corporation · Next Science LLC · Pediatric Pharmacology Research Center · Peking University People's Hospital · ProMedica Health System · Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Suzhou Neologics Bioscience Co., Ltd. · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · The University of Toledo · Universitat Internacional de Catalunya · University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · University of Baghdad · University of California, San Francisco · University of Florida · University of Leicester · University of Taubate · University of Toledo Health Science Campus

Trials 32 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 03 trials
Phase 0 NCT04931004 Jul 2021 → May 2022 COVID-19 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT02575235 Oct 2015 → Jul 2016 muscular atrophy Seoul National University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT02297997 Nov 2014 → Nov 2015 muscular atrophy Seoul National University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 15 trials
Phase 1 NCT06859281 Dec 2024 → Dec 2026 expected pharyngitis Valenta Pharm JSC Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06857890 Dec 2024 → Dec 2026 expected pharyngitis Valenta Pharm JSC Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05924906 Oct 2023 → Apr 2026 overdue neoplasm Suzhou Neologics Bioscience Co., Ltd. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03706781 Nov → Dec 2017 Angelini Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03154021 Aug 2017 → Mar 2018 gingivitis, smooth surface dental caries University of Florida Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 25 trials
Phase 2 NCT04409873 Mar 2021 → Sep 2022 COVID-19, disorder of pharynx University of California, San Francisco Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03026205 Jan 2017 viral respiratory tract infection University of Toledo Health Science Campus Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02788786 Jun → Nov 2016 periodontitis Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02194023 Sep 2011 → Jul 2013 smooth surface dental caries Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00453271 Jan 2007 → Oct 2008 tinea unguium NanoBio Corporation Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 38 trials
Phase 3 NCT07553286 Oct 2026 → Dec 2028 expected fetal growth restriction, periodontal disorder Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07398846 Jan → Apr 2026 Colgate Palmolive Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07263698 Dec 2025 → Feb 2026 gingivitis Colgate Palmolive Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06479226 Jun → Oct 2022 Colgate Palmolive Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07351370 Jan → Jul 2022 periodontal disorder Dental School Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06770114 Oct 2021 → May 2022 gingivitis Colgate Palmolive Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00729599 Jul → Aug 2008 Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00687037 Jan → Feb 2008 Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 45 trials
Phase 4 NCT07619729 May 2026 → Jan 2028 expected dental caries, periodontal disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus Colgate Palmolive Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05802628 Apr 2023 acute pharyngitis, gingivitis Peking University People's Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03219840 Oct 2017 → Sep 2018 gingivitis The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03179735 Jun 2017 → Mar 2018 gingivitis University of Taubate Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07211061 Sep → Nov 2011 gingivitis Procter and Gamble Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable6 trials
NCT07490873 Jan → Jul 2026 University of Baghdad Completed No outcome recorded
NCT06660069 Nov 2024 → Mar 2025 gingivitis, smooth surface dental caries HALEON Completed No outcome recorded
NCT06251089 Nov 2023 → Aug 2024 pharyngitis Dentaid SL Completed No outcome recorded
NCT04707742 Jun 2020 → Sep 2021 COVID-19 FISABIO Foundation Completed No outcome recorded
NCT02644135 Jan → Jun 2013 University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01549587 Feb 2012 → Feb 2014 gingivitis, pregnancy disorder Procter and Gamble Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 13 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 1/22 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT01580943 Comparator Oct 2011 smooth surface dental caries University of Porto Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00885599 Comparator Jun 2009 → Jun 2010 gingivitis Shaare Zedek Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT04584684 Comparator Dec 2020 → Oct 2021 COVID-19 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT02756377 Comparator May 2014 → Apr 2015 periodontal disorder Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 34 trials
Phase 3 NCT06607172 Comparator Sep → Oct 2024 gingivitis Colgate Palmolive Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02193165 Comparator Jul → Aug 2014 gingivitis Colgate Palmolive Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02931357 Comparator Sep 2013 tooth disorder Ricerfarma S.r.l Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01265446 Background Dec 2010 → Apr 2011 Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials
Phase 4 NCT07489924 Comparator Jan 2023 → Jul 2025 overdue periodontitis, type 2 diabetes mellitus University of Colima Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04721457 Comparator Jan → Mar 2021 COVID-19 King Abdulaziz University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02360995 Comparator Jun → Aug 2014 gingivitis Colgate Palmolive Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
NCT06966817 Comparator May 2024 → Jun 2025 overdue University of Health Sciences Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
NCT04383236 Comparator Dec 2016 → Oct 2018 aphthous stomatitis Reham Lotfy Aggour Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 27 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 49 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Cetylpyridinium ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT03706781
Known as ARMS-I ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT03026205
Known as Ceepryn ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Cepacol ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00885599
Known as CETYLPYRIDINIUM BROMIDE ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as cetylpyridinium-chloride “BACKGROUND: This single-center, randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of a novel, biofilm-disrupting, mouth rinse that combines Cetylpyridinium...” PMID 36324127 Nov 2022
40

“This is a multi-centre, blinded, parallel-group, placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial that tests the effect of four mouthwashes (cetylpyridinium chloride,...” PMID 34937855 Dec 2021

“ARMS-I is patented novel formulation for the prevention and treatment of influenza, comprising a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent (cetylpyridinium chloride, CPC) and...” PMID 28088167 Jan 2017

“It was evidenced that cetylpyridinium-chloride (CPC) mouthwash could inhibit SARS-COV-2 activity and reduce salivary viral load, thus reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission.” PMID 37985697 Nov 2023

“0.12% Chlorhexidine Digluconate and 0.05% Cetylpyridinium Chloride vs Probiotics (Lactobacillus Reuteri Prodentis) on Porphyromonas Gingivalis.” NCT07489924

“new 0.05% Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthrinse formulations containing 0.12% or 0.03% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX)” NCT02194023

“Lozenges containing lidocaine and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) are commonly used for the treatment of sore throat.” PMID 30541606 Dec 2018

“Over the counter: Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection (Crest, USA) contains cetylpyridinium chloride (C21H38ClN)” NCT04409873

“Effect of Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) Rinse in Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (vURTI)” NCT06251089

“0,12% chlorhexidine and 0,05% cetyl-pyridinium chloride mouth rinse (Perio-aid®)” NCT01580943

“Each 100 g contains: Lidocaine HCI 2.0g. Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.1 g.” NCT04383236

“a commercially-available cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwash” NCT04931004

“a marketed Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) mouthwash” NCT06660069

“Lidocaine 0.33% and Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.10%” NCT02931357

“cetylpyridinium chloride” NCT06859281

“cetylpyridinium chloride” NCT06857890

NCT02575235

NCT03219840

NCT04584684

NCT06607172

NCT06966817

NCT05802628

NCT00729599

NCT07619729

NCT04721457

NCT06770114

NCT06479226

NCT07263698

NCT07490873

NCT07398846

NCT03179735

NCT07553286

NCT02788786

NCT01549587

NCT00687037

NCT02297997

NCT02360995

NCT07211061

NCT02756377

NCT07351370

NCT02193165

Known as Chlorure de cetylpyridinium ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Cloruro de cetilpiridinio ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as CPC “BACKGROUND: This single-center, randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of a novel, biofilm-disrupting, mouth rinse that combines Cetylpyridinium...” PMID 36324127 Nov 2022
15

“It was evidenced that cetylpyridinium-chloride (CPC) mouthwash could inhibit SARS-COV-2 activity and reduce salivary viral load, thus reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission.” PMID 37985697 Nov 2023

“Participants will rinse with 15 mL alcohol-free cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) 0.05% mouthwash (Kin B5) for 30 seconds twice daily for 7 days.” NCT07490873

“Vigorously rinse with 15 ml of the 0.075% cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) (Colgate Total; Colgate-Palmolive, Guildford, UK) for 30 s” NCT04721457

“new 0.05% Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthrinse formulations containing 0.12% or 0.03% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX)” NCT02194023

“Lozenges containing lidocaine and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) are commonly used for the treatment of sore throat.” PMID 30541606 Dec 2018

“Effect of Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) Rinse in Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (vURTI)” NCT06251089

“daily antiseptic oral rinse (alcohol-free cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) (0.075%))” NCT07553286

“cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), zinc lactate and sodium fluoride Mouthwash” NCT07263698

“0.075% Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) and 0.28% zinc lactatmouthwashe” NCT07398846

“a commercially-available cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwash” NCT04931004

“Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) 0.09% + Xylitol chewing gum” NCT03219840

“a marketed Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) mouthwash” NCT06660069

“Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)” NCT02575235

“Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)” NCT07211061

“Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)” NCT06607172

Known as Gppe dental rinse ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Gppe oral liq ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Merocet ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Merocets ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Merocets plus ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Merovit ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as NB002 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT05924906
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NCT00453271

Known as NSC-14864 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as NSC-756673 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Search ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as Steradent ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL305906
Known as VITIS CPC Protect “either VITIS CPC Protect® mouthwash (Mouthwash with cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as an anti-plaque antiseptic at a concentration of 0.07%) or mouthwash without...” NCT06251089
Known as Vitis Xtra Forte “Cetylpyridinium chloride 0,07% (Vitis Xtra Forte©) contains cetylpyridinium chloride (C21H38ClN).” NCT04707742
Action Inhibit “As determined in in vitro experiment, CPC was active on SARS-CoV-2 with cytotoxic and inhibitory activity” PMID 37985697 Nov 2023