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

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This product contains salicylates. Talk to your doctor before taking this product with Aspirin or other salicylates. Treatments Find every kind of best treatment near you, We British Chemist UK online pharmacy retailer and registered pharmacy with the MHRA and GPhC. 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.

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. 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. 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 offer products formulated to treat and relieve the pain of mouth ulcers. They also create products that are used to help with teething problems. Their product range includes Bonjela Adult, Bonjela Junior Gel, and Bonjela Soothing Teething Gel. Cetalkonium chloride is an antiseptic that kills a variety of bacteria and fungi that could infect sore or broken skin in the mouth. It helps prevent the irritated areas from getting infected and this can help them heal.Another fast solution for oral pain is Corsodyl Gel which promotes the healing of gums and is great for managing mouth ulcers and oral thrush. Additionally, an oral throat spray such as Difflam Rinse & Spray can be effective at targeting inflammation but could be better suited to sore throat symptoms caused by colds. Both products offer effective short-term relief. The gel has been formulated to relieve pain caused by mouth ulcers, and is also sugar-free. It has been given a banana flavour to make it more appealing for children over 5 months of age who may be using the product.

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. If used in large amounts Bonjela may possibly enhance the anti-blood-clotting effect of the anticoagulant medicine warfarin. This article discusses everything you need to know about Bonjela’s most popular products to help you determine which is the most suitable for you to use. What are mouth ulcers? Reye's syndrome is a very rare disease that affects the brain and liver. It is a serious illness that can be fatal. That is why precautions are in place for those aged 16 and under 16s to not use products that contain ingredients that could have an association with Reye's syndrome. 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.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.

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? 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 small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects. 0000000 It may cause burning sensation on damaged skin. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) in each dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. This medicine contains fragrance with d-limonene, anisyl alcohol and linalool. d-Limonene, anisyl alcohol and linalool may cause allergic reactions. Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Bonjela. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.Do not take more medicine than the label or leaflet tells you to as salicylate toxicity may occur as a result. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Using Bonjela while pregnant or trying to conceive is not known to be harmful, but it’s always worth speaking to your doctor or pharmacist beforehand. They’ll likely suggest that you avoid using the product towards the end of a pregnancy because salicylates can increase the risk of bleeding. 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.