Cetalkonium Chloride + Choline Salicylate
Indications
This medicine is used for fast relief from the pain, discomfort, and swelling caused by mouth ulcers (aphthous ulcers/canker sores), cold sores (fever blisters), denture sores, and irritation or sore spots from braces or other orthodontic devices, as well as gum swelling.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Choline salicylate has both pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. Like salicylic acid, it has no antithrombotic activity. Its actions are thought to come mainly from inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Cetalkonium chloride is an antiseptic that kills both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Absorption: Choline salicylate is absorbed from the gut.
Distribution: It spreads through extracellular water and most tissues.
Plasma half-life: 2 to 4 hours.
Excretion: Mainly in the urine.
Protein binding: 80 to 90%.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Salicylates have a good safety record in pregnancy, backed by clinical evidence. Breastfeeding: Only very small amounts of this medicine pass into breast milk, and this is unlikely to cause any harm to a breastfeeding baby.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.