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

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Do not give to children or adolescents under 16 years of age. This is because there is a possible link 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. Anti Malaria Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal. A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected. Symptoms of malaria It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include: 1. A high temperature of 38C or above 2. Feeling hot and shivery 3. Headaches 4. Vomiting 5. Muscle pains 6. Diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer. When to seek medical attention Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found. You should still seek medical help even if it’s several weeks, months or a year after you return from travelling. If there’s a possibility you have malaria, a blood test will be carried out to confirm whether or not you’re infected. You should receive the results of your blood test on the same day. If you have malaria, treatment will…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?

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. 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? If used in large amounts Bonjela may possibly enhance the anti-blood-clotting effect of the anticoagulant medicine warfarin.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. Massage approximately one centimetre of bonjela onto the sore area, and leave at least 30 minutes before reinserting the dentures. Do not apply bonjela directly onto the dentures. 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. 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 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?

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. 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 Bonjela Adult is a product for those who are over the age of 16; it is used to relieve the pain, discomfort and inflammation that is caused by common mouth ulcers and other conditions. This product can also be used to effectively relieve symptoms of discomfort caused by cold sores, dentures and sore spots. 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.

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. 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. 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. This treatment is intended for individuals over the age of 16. It isn’t safe for children or adolescents under 16 years of age due to a possible link between the active ingredients and Reye’s syndrome, a very rare and potentially-fatal disease affecting the brain and liver.

Massage approximately one centimetre (half an inch) of bonjela onto the sore area. This can be repeated after 3 hours. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) in each dose, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take more medicine than the label or leaflet tells you to as salicylate toxicity may occur as a result. 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.