Guidance issued today has recommended that adult formulated Bonjela cool mint gel and Bonjela used ulcer treatment should be risk assessed before being applied/given to Children below the age of 16.
This is in connection with the theory that ingredients similar to asprin may relate to
reyes syndrome.
For any group with a teething / sore mouth policy that may use these products it has been recommended that visiting a local pharmacy to ask about alternatives may be beneficial - Bonjela teething gel is not included in this health risk.
Information on Reye's syndrome, as above
from NHS Library and
Cafamily Reye's syndrome
Source of original press release -
MHRA.gov.uk
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