Can you put Bonjela on chickenpox?

[NeopreneMermaid]

DS (15 months) is covered and being driven mad. He's dosed up with Calpol and slathered in calamine lotion so I wondered whether Bonjela/Dentinox would numb the spots and give him relief. Anyone tried this or know if it's ok (or at least won't make it worse)? Poor little chap.

[mikkii]

No, go and buy Virasoothe if you want something topical, although DD1 aged 6 said it isn't really help. We found Piriton helped.

[NeopreneMermaid]

Thanks. Can they have Piriton at that age (15m)?

[notJenkins]

Pour a load of bicarbonate of soda into bath water and place child in the bath. Itching will stop.

My 2 spent hours in the bath when they had chicken pox.

[monikar]

Piriton can be given to children over a year of age. It should help with the itching. I personally wouldn't put teething gel on the spots.

[ColouringInQueen]

calpol, ibuprofen and piriton made a big difference for mine. Good luck x

[NeopreneMermaid]

Bought all of the above! He can have the Piriton and it "may cause drowsiness". Bonus

[NeopreneMermaid]

But, question remains: Bonjela or not?

[daftdame]

I expect you may have a problem with dosage. How much does the tube say you can use in one go?

[ScienceRocks]

No, it has salicylates in it, which could irritate the skin. Bonjela is designed for use inside the mouth, and the salicylates are quickly absorbed having an anaesthetising effect. On the skin, which is not the same as the inside of the mouth, it will not do the same. Instead the gel will sit on the skin and it is likely to cause irritation.

[NeopreneMermaid]

Thanks Science! I'll stick to the calamine then.

[Zaratalk]

This is a few years late but in case anyone has the same question- I’ve checked on Bonjela guidance leaflet and found this, the answer is please don’t use Bonjela for chicken pox and source an alternative safe one from pharmacist. You can ring them for advice and order in person or online as preferred.

Do not use Bonjela: if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active ingredients or any of the ingredients listed in section 6. if you are currently taking aspirin or other salicylate, except under direction of a doctor in children under 4 months if you have active or a history of recurrent stomach ulcer if you are currently suffering from chicken pox or flu particularly in children and adolescents under 16 years ofage