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Oral cleansers may soon become an important part of coronavirus protection, alongside facials, hand hygiene and sanitizing, and keeping distance. Preliminary studies show that the compound they contain is capable of combating SARS-CoV-2 and that, according to independent.co.uk, in just 30 seconds.
- CPC-based oral care fluids are effective in reducing COVID-19 risk, preliminary research from Cardiff University shows
- CPC (cetylpyridinium chloride) is a disinfectant compound
- Prof. David Thomas: While the results are very encouraging, more clinical research is needed
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Such conclusions were reached by scientists from Cardiff University in Great Britain. And it was the result of a preliminary clinical trial that prompted them to do so. Scientists under the supervision of prof. David Thomas tested cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwashes for three months. It turned out that these products are capable of fighting the coronavirus as long as they contain at least 0,07 percent. CPC.
The conclusions of the experiment are contained in the report “Virucidal Efficacy of Mouthwash Components Against SARS-CoV-2 In Vitro”. The document has not yet been peer reviewed, but supports a previous study showing that CPC-based oral care washes are effective in reducing the risk of COVID-19.
What is cetylpyridinium chloride? It’s a disinfectant compound. It is active against some viruses and fungi and has a bactericidal effect. CPC is used to prevent and treat mild to moderate inflammation of the mouth and throat.
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The results are very encouraging, but more research is needed
Prof. David Thomas points out that while the results are very encouraging, more clinical research is needed. – We need to understand whether the effects of over-the-counter mouthwashes on the coronavirus that we obtained in the laboratory will also occur in patients.
Future clinical trials are planned to test how effective an over-the-counter mouthwash is in reducing COVID-19 levels in the saliva of sick patients hospitalized at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The results are to be published in early 2021.
The results of scientists from Cardiff University were commented by Dr. Nick Claydon, a periodontist (dealing with the treatment of periodontal diseases): – If the positive results are reflected in the next clinical trial, the CPC-based mouthwashes may become an important addition to such SARS transmission reduction tools – CoV-2 like washing your hands, keeping your distance and wearing masks, both now and in the future.
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