Bonjela Teething Gel

Bonjela is a fast-acting gel for teething and mouth ulcers.

Sugar free Bonjela is a pain-relieving gel which also reduces inflammation and helps fight infection in teething, mouth ulcers, denture sore spots and cold sores. Clinically shown to aid the healing and relieve the pain of mouth ulcers caused by braces and dentures.

How to use

Adults: Using a clean finger, massage approximately one centimeter of the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.

Children (from four months): Using a clean finger, massage a pea size amount of gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours. Do not apply more than six doses in any 24 hour period. Not suitable for infants under four months.   Do not exceed the stated dose. Orthodontic devices: Apply to the sore area as described above, not more than once every 3 hours. Denture irritation: Apply and leave at least 30 minutes before re-insertion of the dentures. Do not apply this product directly to the dentures. If symptoms do not improve after 7 days seek medical advice . Older people: There is no indication that dosage need be modified in the elderly.

Warnings and precautions

The recommended dose and frequency should not be exceeded especially in children under 16 years due to risk of Reye's syndrome and salicylate poisoning. This product contains salicylate and should not be used with aspirin or other salicylates except under the direction of a doctor or dentist. This medicine 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.   It may cause burning sensation on damaged skin.      Contact your doctor or dentist if you have an active or recurring stomach ulcer. Contact your doctor or dentist if you are currently suffering from a viral infection such as varicella (chicken pox) or influenza infection. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.   If there is no improvement after 7 days or is aggravation of the condition, the doctor or dentist should be consulted.

Tips for treating mouth ulcers: Drink plenty of water.

Practice good oral hygiene to keep your mouth as clean as possible.

Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater a few times each day.

Avoid hot and spicy foods until the ulcer heals.