Virucidal efficacy of cetylpyridinium chloride and benzydamine hydrochloride fixed combination lozenges against influenza A virus: A review

Abstract

Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) is effective against respiratory viruses, including influenza. Septolete Total, lozenges containing CPC and benzydamine, demonstrated virucidal activity against influenza A virus, higher than CPC alone.

Keywords

• influenza
• cetylpyridinium chloride
• benzydamine
• septolete® total