Bonjela
112 mm
138 mm
bonjela
choline salicylate, cetalkonium chloride
^FORMATION FOR THE USER
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Road all of th*s leaflet carefully because it contains irrportant information fori you.
This medicin^ is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Bonjela carefully to get the best results from it. ;_
|Keep this leaflet, You may need to read it again, Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
You must contact a doctor i? your! symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 [days.
'if any side effect gets serious, or if you notice any jside effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1, What Bonjela is and what it is used for
2, Before you use Bonjela
3, How to use Bonjela % Possible side effects 5. How to store Bonjela !6. Further information
Bonjela is a clear; afmost colourless gel which's ; applied to the nside of the mouth or gums. It contains choline salicylate (a pain killei anc anti-inflammatory) wnich soothes so*e areas in the; mouth and an antiseptic called cetalkonium chloride, which kills bacteria and helps prevent infection.
Bonjela is intended for adults and children over the age of 16,
2. BEFORE YOU USE BONJELA
As with all medicines, Bonjela may not be suitable' for everybody, ;
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.
• use if you are suffering from a stomach ufeer
• use if you are Allergic to salicylates or to any of | the other ingredients in this product
(see Section 6). !
Taking other medicines Salicylates may iperease the effect of blood thinning medicines (anticoagulants! and can decrease the effect of medicines to treat gout (uricosurics) such as probemc acd, benzbromarone,!
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor befe'e taking ; this product with other medicines.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
■ ‘! If you are pregnant, planning to ! ; become pregnant, cr breast-feecing, speak to your ; doctor or your pharmacist,
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Important information about some of the ingredients in Bonjela
! Bonjela contains a small amount of ethanol ; {alcohol), less than IQQmg per dose,
3. HOW TO USE BONJELA
For adults and children over the age of 16 years only,
- Mouth ulcers and sores
Massaqe approximately one centimetre (half an inch) of 8onje|a onto tire sore area, This car be repeated after 3 hours,
• Denture sores
Massage approximately one centimetre of Bonjela onto the sore area, ana leave at least 30 m'nutes before renseHing the dentures, Do not apply Bonjela directly onto the dentures,
Do not exceed the stated dose as salicylate toxicity may occur as a result.
If your symptoms do rot go away after 7 days of treatment, you should see your doctor or dentist,
In the case of a missed dose, simply apply a new dose and follow the instructions described above. In the event of an overdose, seek medical advice.
I? you rave any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SDE EFFECTS
Like all mecicines, Bonjela can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them,
Allergic reactions to salicylates such as an asthma attack may occur.
If this gets serious, or if you notice any other side effects, pi ease tell your doctor or , .
5. HOW TO STORE BONJELA
Keep out of the (each and sight of children.
Dc no: use Bonjela after the expiry date which is ' slated on the carton and on the tube, The expiry ; date refers to th$ last day of that month,
Dc not store above- 25CC.
Medicines shculfl not be cisposed of via wastewater or household waste, Ask your pharmacist how )o dispose cf medicines no longer required, These measures will help to protect the ! environment. !
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Bonjela contains
The act ve ingredients (which make the medicine i work) are chclinfc salicylate 8.714% wAv, cetalkonium chlphde 0,0' % wAv, The other ingredients are ethanol, glycerol, menthol, hypromellose- 45p0, Star Anise Oil, sodium saccharn and water.
What Bonjela looks like and contents of the
Each tube contains 15g of dear, aniseed flavoured oral gel,
Marketing Authorisation holdcr/Manufacturer:
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull 1 HU87DS ;
Licence number: PL 00063.‘0' 21 Date of last revision 05/2010
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WHAT BONJELA IS AND WHAT FT IS USED FOR
Bonjela is used to
!• relieve the pain ard discomfc-lof common moutf ulcers and cold sores.
• aid healing of sore spots and ulcers due to dentures and braces,