Bonjela is a clear oral gel applied inside the mouth to relieve the pain and discomfort of common mouth ulcers and cold sores, and to aid the healing of sore spots caused by dentures and braces. For adults and young people over 16, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Active ingredients | Choline salicylate 8.714% w/w and cetalkonium chloride 0.01% w/w |
|---|---|
| Format | Clear, almost colourless oral gel with an aniseed flavour |
| Use | Relief of pain and discomfort of common mouth ulcers and cold sores; aids healing of sore spots and ulcers due to dentures and braces |
| Age | Adults and children over the age of 16 only |
| Dose | Massage about one centimetre (half an inch) of gel onto the sore area; can be repeated after 3 hours |
| Duration | See your doctor or dentist if symptoms have not gone after 7 days |
| Also contains | 46.83 mg of alcohol (ethanol) per dose |
| Pack | 15 g tube |
| Legal category | General Sales List (GSL) medicine |
Who it is for
- Adults and over-16s with a painful mouth ulcer or cold sore
- Denture and brace wearers with a sore spot inside the mouth
Not suitable for: Children and adolescents under 16 years, because of a possible link between salicylates and Reye’s syndrome, a very rare condition affecting the brain and liver. Do not use it if you have a stomach ulcer, or if you are allergic to salicylates, aspirin, other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, or any of the other ingredients. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist first if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you take aspirin, blood-thinning medicines or medicines for gout.
How to use
- Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.
- For mouth ulcers and sore areas: using a clean finger, massage about one centimetre of gel onto the sore area.
- Repeat no more often than once every 3 hours.
- For denture sore spots: massage about one centimetre of gel onto the sore area and leave at least 30 minutes before putting the dentures back in. Do not apply the gel directly onto the dentures.
- Do not use more than the label tells you to, as salicylate toxicity can occur.
- If symptoms have not gone after 7 days of treatment, see your doctor or dentist.
Frequently asked questions
Who can use Bonjela?
Adults and children over the age of 16. It must not be given to children or adolescents under 16 because of the possible link between salicylates and Reye’s syndrome.
How often can I apply it?
Massage about one centimetre of gel onto the sore area. The application can be repeated after 3 hours, and no more often than that.
Can I use it on a cold sore?
Yes. The licensed uses include the pain and discomfort of common mouth ulcers and cold sores.
I wear dentures. How should I use it?
Apply the gel to the sore area of the gum, not onto the denture itself, and wait at least 30 minutes before putting the denture back in.
How long can I keep using it?
If your symptoms have not gone after 7 days of treatment, stop and see your doctor or dentist.
How should I store it?
Do not store above 25°C, and do not use it after the expiry date on the tube and carton.
Safety and storage
- Do not exceed the stated dose; salicylate toxicity can occur if you use more than the label states.
- May cause a burning sensation on damaged skin. Stop and seek medical help if you get wheezing, breathlessness, itching or swelling of the face, tongue or throat.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
This is a medicine. Always read the label and the Patient Information Leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.
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