Cetylpyridinium Chloride as a Tool Against COVID-19
ABSTRACT: As a part of bringing knowledge to healthcare professional, our team searched in the literature the effectiveness of Cetylpyridinium Chloride over SARS-CoV-2. Objectives: Explore the efficacy of Cetylpyridinium Chloride as a mouthwash in the dental attention. Methods: A literature search was realized in PubMed (MEDLINE), with the focusing on the following words: “Cetylpyridinium Chloride”, “COVID-19”, "Mouthwash”, up to June 30, 2020. Results: There is a few information of this biocide over lower and upper airway affection, and other microorganisms. The effect of Cetylpyridinium Chloride over SARS-CoV-2 has not been proved. Although different guidelines recommend oxidative agents as a mouthwash before dental attention. Conclusion: Cetylpyridinium chloride is a cationic biocide widely used as a disinfectant in dentistry and as a mouthwash. Nevertheless, more research is needed, to know the effectiveness of CPC over SARS-CoV-2.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad de La Frontera. Facultad de Medicina
2021
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-381X2021000100027 |
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