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 orthadontic devices in children.
Before you use Bonjela:
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active ingredients or any of the ingredients listed below.
If you are currently taking aspirin or other salicylate, except under direction of a doctor
In children under 4 months
if you have active or a history of recurrent stomach ulcer
if you are currently suffering from chicken pox or flu particularly in childrenand adolescents under 16 years of age
Take special care with Bonjela:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before use
If there is no improvement after 7 days, consult your doctor
especially in children, as frequent application may give rise to salicylate poisoning
Important information about some of the ingredients of Bonjela:
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.