How early can you use Bonjela?
You can use bonjela Teething Gel from 2 months old and bonjela Junior Gel from 3 months old.
What can I use for mouth ulcers when pregnant?
Managing your stress levels and taking care of your oral health can go a long way to support a healthy pregnancy. Canker sores typically disappear on their own within a week or two. Warm salt water rinses can help ease pain and avoid spicy or acidic food that can irritate this tender area.
Why is Bonjela 16+?
Ulcer gel Bonjela should not be given to children under 16 years of age because of fears it could cause Reyes syndrome, a serious brain and liver condition.
Is too much Bonjela bad for babies?
The active ingredient in Bonjela is choline salicylate, which can be very harmful to babies if too much is given. It can cause salicylate poisoning. When using Bonjela in babies, it is important to follow instructions and avoid overuse.
Why has Bonjela been banned?
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency warned that Bonjela and Bonjela Cool mint gel contain salicylate salts, which have been linked to Reye’s syndrome, an incurable condition.
How many times can you use Bonjela a day?
Apply the product as often as necessary up to 4 times a day, preferably before meals, until the mouth ulcer is healing (3 to 5 days). Never scratch off the film once formed; it will disappear by itself. So long as the film remains visible, it is not necessary to reapply.
Why can’t children use adult Bonjela?
The Sun reported a ‘ban on Bonjela for kids’ due to fears it could cause Reye’s syndrome, a ‘deadly brain and liver condition’. The Times said the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued the ‘precautionary alert’ as the gel contains salicylate salts.
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Is bonjela safe for 3 month old?
There are two products in the bonjela range designed to treat teething pain and discomfort in babies. bonjela Teething Gel is for children over the age of 2 months and bonjela Junior Gel is suitable for children over 3 months, as well as adults and the elderly.
What are the side effects of Bonjela?
– unexplained wheezing or coughing, asthma, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, itching, face, tongue or throat swelling, which can be signs of serious allergic reactions. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
