What it is used for
- Easing the pain of mouth ulcers
- Easing sore spots caused by dentures or braces
How it is used
- Apply a small amount of gel to the sore area with a clean finger
- Follow the leaflet and ask your pharmacist, and do not use it more often than the leaflet says
Possible side effects
- Brief, mild stinging or burning where it is applied
- Local irritation
- Rarely, allergic reactions
Who should not use it
- Do not use it if you are allergic to the active ingredient or any other ingredient in the product
- Gels that also contain a salicylate are not used in children and teenagers under 16 or in people allergic to aspirin
Before and while using it
- See your dentist or doctor if an ulcer does not heal or keeps coming back
- Do not use large amounts or for long periods
Medicine interactions
- Heavy use of a salicylate-containing gel may add to the bleeding risk of blood thinners
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines, supplements and herbal products you take
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
How to store it
- Store at room temperature with the tube tightly closed, out of the reach of children
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.