Bonjela Gel
Bonjela is a clear gel, which is applied to the inside of the mouth or gums. It contains choline salicylate (a pain killer and anti-inflammatory) which soothes the sore areas in the mouth, and antiseptic called cetalkonium chloride, which kills bacteria and helps prevent infection. Bonjela can be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and help fight infection in infant teething, mouth ulcers, cold sores, and sore spots due to dentures in adults and orthodontic devices in children.
Product Information
Bonjela is a clear gel, which is applied to the inside of the mouth or gums. It contains choline salicylate (a pain killer and anti-inflammatory) which soothes the sore areas in the mouth, and antiseptic called cetalkonium chloride, which kills bacteria and helps prevent infection. Bonjela can be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and help fight infection in infant teething, mouth ulcers, cold sores, and sore spots due to dentures in adults and orthodontic devices in children.
Information
Suggested Directions: Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use. If the person taking this medicine has any medical conditions or is taking other medication consult your pharmacist or doctor before use.
- Adults and Children from 4 months and over: Apply with a clean finger.
- Children (from 4 months): Massage a pea-sized amount of gel on to the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours. Do not apply more than six times in 24 hours.
- Adults: Massage approximately 1cm of the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
- Orthodontic Devices: Apply to sore areas described above, not more than once every 3 hours.
- Dentures Irritation: Apply to the gums and leave at least 30 minutes before re-insertion of the dentures. Do not apply directly to the dentures.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- If your symptoms persist for 7 days or worsen seek medical advice.
Ingredients: Bonjela contains the active ingredients Choline salicylate 8.714% w/w and Cetalkonium chloride 0.01% w/w. The other ingredients are ethanol, glycerol, levomenthol, hypromellose 4500, star anise oil, sodium saccharin and purified water.
What else to know: Bonjela contains a small amount of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per dose. Ethanol may be unsuitable for use in some patients who have epilepsy or brain damage or who cannot tolerate alcohol. Contains glycerol, may be harmful in high doses and can cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhoea.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.