Cēpacol facts for kids

Cēpacol

Cepacol (pronounced see-PƏ-kol) is a well-known American brand. It makes products that help with personal hygiene, like mouthwash. It also makes medicines that help you feel better when you have a sore throat. In the United States, a company called Reckitt distributes Cepacol products.

Cepacol first became famous for its yellow mouthwash. The main ingredient in this mouthwash is called cetylpyridinium chloride. This special ingredient is why the brand got its name. The mouthwash has a unique taste and color, known as "Original Gold." Cepacol says its mouthwash is used a lot in hospitals.

What Cepacol Products Are There?

Soothing Sore Throats

Cepacol also creates medicines for sore throats. These include throat sprays and lozenges. A lozenge is like a small candy you suck on. These products give you temporary relief from pain. They can help when your throat feels scratchy or sore. They make your throat feel better by coating it.

Ingredients in Cepacol

The main ingredients in the sugar-free lozenges are cetylpyridinium chloride, benzocaine, and menthol. Benzocaine is what makes your throat feel numb. Menthol gives a cool, fresh feeling. The main ingredient in the sore throat sprays is dyclonine hydrochloride. This also helps to numb the pain.

Cepacol Around the World

In Australia, Cepacol lozenges have cetylpyridinium chloride and benzyl alcohol. Another product, Cepacaine lozenges, contains lignocaine and cetylpyridinium chloride. Cepacaine mouthwash has benzocaine and cetylpyridinium chloride. In Australia, the brand is owned by a company called Bayer.

In the United States, Cepacol lozenges usually have benzocaine. The mouthwash contains cetylpyridinium chloride. This shows that ingredients can be a bit different depending on where you buy the product.

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