What is the difference between Pyridium and Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC)? Is there Pyridium in?

29 Mar 2010

Pyridium is a brand name of the drug phenazopyridine. Pyridium is a pain reliever that is used to treat pain in the the lower part of your urinary tract.

Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) is a compound found in some types of mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, throat sprays, anti-sore throat sprays, breath sprays, and nasal sprays. It is an antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms.

They are not related... their names are spelt differently.