Bonjela teething gel

How does it work?
Bonjela teething gel contains two active ingredients, lidocaine hydrochloride (previously known as lignocaine hydrochloride in the UK) and cetalkonium chloride.

Cetalkonium chloride is a mild antiseptic that kills a variety of bacteria and fungi that might infect sore or broken skin in the mouth.

Lidocaine hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines known as local anaesthetics. It works by temporarily blocking the pathway of pain signals along nerves.

Pain is caused by the stimulation of pain receptors at the ends of nerves. The stimulation causes sodium to enter the nerve ending, which causes an electrical signal to build up in the nerve. When this electrical signal is big enough, it passes along the nerve to the brain, where the signal is interpreted as pain.

Lidocaine works by stopping the sodium entering the nerve ending at the site of the pain. This prevents an electrical signal building up and passing along the nerve fibres to the brain. In this way lidocaine causes numbness and relieves pain at the area it is applied to.

The lidocaine in Bonjela teething gel is used to relieve pain caused by teething in infants. The antiseptic helps prevent the irritated areas from getting infected and this can help them heal.

A small amount of the gel should be applied to the sore area of gum with a clean fingertip and rubbed in gently.

What is it used for?

Relieving pain from teething

Warning!

Do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not apply the gel more than once every three hours.

Stop using this medicine if increased irritation occurs.

If symptoms persist consult a doctor or dentist.

Use with caution in

Liver or heart problems

Not to be used in

Children under two months of age

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Sensitisation or allergic reactions if used excessively

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?
This medicine is not known to interact significantly with other medicines, providing the recommended dose is not exceeded.