Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)
Use of CPC
The use of CPC has been included in the SARS-Cov-2
spread prevention protocols of dental clinics
Before undergoing examination, patients must rinse for 1 minute with 0.05-0.1% cetylpyridinium chloride
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Good practice guidelines in dental clinics. Measures for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission(27th JUNE 2020). Ministry of Health. Ministry of Labour and Social Economy. General Dental Council of Spain.
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Operational instructions for dental activity during phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic. (13th May2020). Ministry of Health - Italy (CAO, ANDI, AIO).
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In healthcare environments, where the risk of contagion is greater: Chlorhexidine + CPC
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In house and/or out of this healthcare environment: CPC 0.05-0.1%