Bonjela Teething Gel is a clear oromucosal gel formulated to provide fast, soothing relief from the pain and discomfort of infant teething. Applied directly to sore gums, it contains two active ingredients: Choline Salicylate 8.714% w/w for analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, and Cetalkonium Chloride 0.010% w/w, an antiseptic that helps fight bacteria and prevent infection.
Suitable for babies and children from 4 months of age, it can also be used for mouth ulcers and sore spots caused by orthodontic devices in children.
Key Benefits
- Provides relief from teething pain and discomfort
- Suitable for babies and children from 4 months
- Helps reduce pain and inflammation in sore gums
- Contains Choline Salicylate 8.714% w/w for analgesic and anti-inflammatory action
- Contains antiseptic Cetalkonium Chloride 0.010% w/w to help fight bacteria and prevent infection
- Applied directly to the gums or affected area inside the mouth
- Can also relieve discomfort from mouth ulcers
- Suitable for sore spots caused by orthodontic devices in children
- Clear, easy-to-apply oromucosal gel
Key Ingredients
- Choline Salicylate 8.714% w/w – An analgesic and anti-inflammatory active ingredient that helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation in sore areas of the mouth and gums.
- Cetalkonium Chloride 0.010% w/w – An antiseptic active ingredient that helps kill bacteria and prevent infection in the affected area.
Full Ingredients
Active ingredients: Choline Salicylate 8.714% w/w, Cetalkonium Chloride 0.010% w/w.
Also contains excipients including ethanol. The authorised Irish patient leaflet states that each dose contains 46.83mg of ethanol.
Always check the current packaging and patient information leaflet for the complete and most up-to-date ingredient information.
Patient Information Leaflet
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How to Use
For children from 4 months: Using a clean finger, gently massage a pea-sized amount of gel onto the sore area. Apply no more frequently than once every 3 hours when required. Do not apply more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
Not suitable for babies under 4 months of age. If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days, seek medical advice.
Suitable For
Babies and children aged 4 months and over requiring temporary relief from the pain and discomfort of teething and sore gums. Also suitable for mouth ulcers and sore areas caused by orthodontic devices in children, according to the authorised indications.
Pack Information
- Product type: Oromucosal gel
- Suitable age: 4 months+
- Active ingredient: Choline Salicylate 8.714% w/w
- Antiseptic: Cetalkonium Chloride 0.010% w/w
- Uses: Teething pain, mouth ulcers & oral sore spots
- Application: Directly to gums/affected area
- Irish licence: PA0979/001/003
- Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Limited
Warnings
- Do not use in babies under 4 months of age.
- Do not use if the child is allergic to choline salicylate, cetalkonium chloride or any other ingredient. Do not use while taking aspirin or another salicylate unless directed by a doctor.
- Do not use in people with an active or recurrent history of stomach ulcers, or in children/adolescents under 16 currently suffering from chickenpox or influenza.
- Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. Excessive application can result in salicylate toxicity.
- If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days, seek medical advice.
- Always read the patient information leaflet before use and check current packaging for the latest dosage, ingredients, contraindications and safety information.