bonjela gel
Q. Can bonjela gel or bonjela Cool be given to children under 16 years old?
A. NO. bonjela gel and bonjela cool are not recommended for children under 16 years old. Click here for further information on important changes to the bonjela Range.
Q. Can bonjela gel help in the treatment of painful cold-sores?
A. Yes. In tests where bonjela gel was applied to cold-sore patients it provided relief to over 90% of them. 2
Q. Is there any added sugar in bonjela gel or bonjela teething gel?
A. No, all these medicines are sugar-free.
Q. Is there any alcohol in bonjela gel?
A. bonjela gel contains alcohol (ethanol), which is sourced from grain.
Q. Can I use bonjela gel whilst breastfeeding?
A. Salicylates are excreted at low concentrations in breast milk, but are unlikely to adversely affect the infant. It is recommended you consult your doctor or a health professional before using bonjela gel whilst breastfeeding.
Q. Can I use bonjela gel whilst pregnant?
A. There is clinical evidence of the safety of salicylates in pregnancy, but they may prolong bleeding and contribute to maternal and neonatal bleeding, and are best avoided at term. NB - you are advised to consult a health professional before using the product.
Q. Is anise oil a nut and can I use bonjela gel if I have a nut allergy?
A. There are no nut ingredients in bonjela gel. Anise is not botanically related to nuts.
Q. I am on Warfarin, can I use bonjela gel?
A. Warfarin is an anticoagulant. Salicylates may enhance the effect of anticoagulants. NB - If you are on other medication you should always consult a health professional before using the product.
Q. Does bonjela gel contain any animal products?
A. There are no animal ingredients in bonjela gel. The glycerol in the product has been vegetable based since February 2002.
2. Weg, M.H (1965) Journal of New Jersey St Dental Society, 169-174
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