Bonjela Antiseptic Pain-Relieving Gel for Mouth Ulcer Treatment, Cold Sores, Dentures and Mouth Inflammation 15 g

Product Information

Bonjela Junior Gel is not suitable to use when infants are having teething problems. If you are searching for a product to help your infant, aged over 6 months, with teething issues then Bonjela Soothing Teething Gel is available. The teething gel is free of any local anaesthetics, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners. Who can use Bonjela? Bonjela adult gel and Bonjela cool mint gel can be used by adults aged 16 years and over to relieve pain and discomfort from: Similar to Bojela Adult, the gel contains two key ingredients; Cetalkonium Chloride and Choline Salicylate. This special formula helps to fight and prevent infections. Bonjela Junior Gel The adult version contains Choline Salicylate. There's a possible association between salicylates and Reye's syndrome when given to children. Reye's syndrome is a very rare disease which affects the brain and liver and can be fatal. This medicine contains fragrance with d-Limonene, anisyl alcohol and linalool. d-limonene, anisyl alcohol and linalool may cause allergic reactions.

For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.

Should I use Bonjela on children?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Salicylates may increase the effect of blood thinning medicines (anticoagulants) and can decrease the effect of medicines to treat gout (uricosurics) such as probenic acid, benzbromarone. Bonjela Cool Mint Gel has a sugar free, cool mint flavour formula for adults over the age of 16. The formula also provides pain relief from mouth ulcers within three minutes of use. The product offers a refreshing flavour while supporting the mouth in healing from an ulcer or cold sore. If you’re unsure about whether you can safely use this product, always seek advice from a medical professional. Can I use Bonjela Adult while pregnant or breastfeeding? Massage approximately one centimetre (half an inch) of bonjela onto the sore area. This can be repeated after 3 hours. allergic to salicylates, Asprin or other NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen), or to any other ingredients in this product (see section 6)

Adults aged 16 and over should gently massage approximately 1cm of Bonjela adult gel or Bonjela cool mint gel into the sore area of the mouth using a clean fingertip. Leave at least three hours between applications. If you develop a mouth ulcer you can help to reduce symptoms by using soft-bristled toothbrushes, eating softer foods, and using products, such as Bonjela, that can help to relieve the pain of a mouth ulcer. Bonjela Adult This medicinal product contains 46.83 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each dose. The amount in each dose of this medicine is equivalent to less than 2 ml beer or 1 ml of wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.pregnant, could be pregnant, or breast feeding. You should speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding and want to use any Bonjela products Products including Bonjela, Bonjela Cool Mint Gel and Bonjela Complete Plus, are not suitable for use if a child is under 16 years of age. This is because one of the ingredients used within the formula of these products has been found to have a potential relation to salicylates and Reye's syndrome when given to children.

Bonjela is not known to be harmful when used by pregnant women, providing the recommended dose is not exceeded. However it's best to avoid using it towards the end of the pregnancy because salicylates are known to increase the risk of bleeding. Get medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine during pregnancy. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned. Taking care of your oral health can help reduce the possibility of mouth ulcers. It is recommended for people to maintain an oral hygiene routine, have a good diet, and make regular dentist visits to prevent problems in the mouth.Mouth ulcers are a common condition that generally heal themselves within one or two weeks. Though they can cause discomfort, mouth ulcers are generally not serious and there are a range of products that could help to relieve your symptoms. Bonjela Adult as it's now called, should no longer be used by children under the age of 16. However you can use Bonjela Soothing Teething Gel which relieves teething pain for babies over six months old, and Bonjela Junior which is suitable for children over five months and under 16 years. Both available at Chemist Direct. Why is Bonjela bad for babies? Bonjela Adult contains Choline Salicylate which gives relief for pain, irritation and inflammation. It also contains an antiseptic called Cetalkonium Chloride. This helps to fight infections. Together, they help to heal the area, prevent further infection and relieve pain. Should I use Bonjela on children?