Bonjela Gel Adult - 15g

Bonjela Gel Adult (15g) is a clear, aniseed-flavoured oral gel used to relieve the pain and discomfort of common mouth ulcers and cold sores, and to aid healing of sore spots and ulcers caused by dentures and braces.

It contains:

• Choline salicylate, a painkiller and anti-inflammatory to soothe sore areas in the mouth
• Cetalkonium chloride, an antiseptic to help kill bacteria and reduce the risk of minor mouth infection

Suitable for adults and children aged 16 years and over.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

For adults and children over 16 years only:

Mouth ulcers and sores

• Using a clean finger, massage approximately 1 cm (about half an inch) of gel onto the sore area.
• This can be repeated after 3 hours.

Denture sores

• Massage approximately 1 cm of gel onto the sore area, and leave at least 30 minutes before reinserting dentures.
• Do not apply directly onto dentures.

If symptoms do not improve or get worse after 7 days, speak to a doctor or dentist. Do not use more than directed as salicylate toxicity may occur. 

Active ingredients:

• Choline salicylate 8.714% w/w
• Cetalkonium chloride 0.01% w/w

Other ingredients:

Ethanol, glycerol, levomenthol, hypromellose 4500, star anise oil, sodium saccharin, water.

Age restriction

• Do not give to children or adolescents under 16 years due to a possible link between salicylates and Reye’s syndrome when given to children.

Do not use if:

• You have a stomach ulcer
• You are allergic to salicylates, aspirin, other NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen), or any ingredients in the product

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use if:

• You are taking aspirin or other salicylates
• You take blood-thinning medicines (anticoagulants), as salicylates may increase their effect
• You take medicines for gout (uricosurics) such as probenecid or benzbromarone

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Important ingredient information

• Contains alcohol (ethanol) and may cause a burning sensation on damaged skin.
• Contains fragrance components including d-limonene, anisyl alcohol and linalool, which may cause allergic reactions.

Possible side effects

Stop using and seek immediate medical help if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction such as wheezing, coughing, asthma, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, itching, or swelling of the face, tongue or throat.

Storage

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not store above 25°C.
• Do not use after the expiry date on the carton/tube.