bonjela Junior gel
Lidocaine (Lignocaine) Hydrochloride, Cetylpyridinium chloride
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet (see section 4).
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.
1. What bonjela Junior gel is and what it is used for
2. Before you use bonjela Junior gel
3. How to use bonjela Junior gel
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store bonjela Junior gel
6. Contents of the pack and further information
bonjela Junior gel is an oromucosal gel and is used to relieve the pain and discomfort of common mouth ulcers. Bonjela Junior gel is a clear, almost colourless gel, which is applied to the inside of the mouth or gums.
It contains a local anaesthetic called lidocaine hydrochloride, which relieves pain and irritation and an antiseptic called cetylpyridinium chloride, which kills bacteria and helps prevent infection.
bonjela Junior gel is intended for adults, the elderly and children over 5 months.
As with all medicines, bonjela Junior gel may not be suitable for everybody.
- use if you or your child are allergic to lidocaine, cetylpyridinium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- use if you or your child are allergic to other local anaesthetics
- give to babies under 5 months of age
- use if you suffer from abnormal blood pigment levels
Bonjela Junior gel is not suitable for treatment of teething in children.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if:
you or your child have heart or liver problems
bonjela Junior gel should not be taken when taking medicines treating high blood pressure (propranolol, bisoprolol), stomach conditions (cimetidine), water-retention (diuretics), or medicines used to treat depression (fluvoxamine).
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this product with other medicines, including the following:
- other local anaesthetics or similar medicines e.g. antiarrythmic drus (mexiletine).
- the antibiotic erythromycin or the antifungal medicine itraconazole
This medicine contains 242.2 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 1g. The amount in each 1g of this medicine is equivalent to less than 7 ml beer or 3 ml of wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
It may cause burning sensation on damaged skin. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) in each dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. This medicine contains fragrance with Eugenol. Eugenol may cause allergic reactions.
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding, speak to your doctor or your pharmacist before using this medicine.
For adults, the elderly and children over 5 months.
Check that the cap is unbroken before first using the product.
For use in the mouth only. Apply a little gel to the painful or sore area with either a clean finger tip or swab.
This may be repeated after 20 minutes and then every three hours.
If symptoms worsen or do not go away, see your doctor or dentist.
If you miss a dose, just apply a new dose and follow the instructions as before. Do not exceed the stated dose. In the event of an overdose, seek medical advice.
Like all medicines, bonjela Junior gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- bluish colouring of the skin, shortness of breath, headache, lack of energy
- skin rash, itchy or irritated skin
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use bonjela Junior gel after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 25°C.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or house hold waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
The active substances (which make the medicine work) are lidocaine hydrochloride 0.5 % w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.025% w/w. The other ingredients are ethanol (alcohol), glycerol, fragrance containing allergens (Eugenol) in banana flavour, sodium saccharin, carbomer, triethanolamine and water.
What bonjela Junior gel looks like and contents of the pack. Each tube contains clear banana flavour oral gel, in a 10g or 15g pack size. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
MAH:
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Slough
SL1 4AQ
Manufacturer:
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Hull
HU8 7DS
UK
RB NL Brands B.V. WTC Schiphol Airport
Schiphol Boulevard 207,
1118 BH Schiphol
Netherlands
Licence number: PL 00063/0657
Bonjela and the Bonjela logo are trade marks of the RB group of companies
This leaflet was last revised in December 2025
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