Gave bonjela to a 3 month old help

[bumpysleighridejack]

Teach me for not reading the packet! My 3 month old has started teething, bought some bonjela teething gel and put it on. Then glanced at the packet and it said babies over 6 months! Was only in the small print I'm so cross with myself. Do I need to go to GP/ call 111? Help!

I'm just feeding there are articles on Blaine saying there's an active ingredient in bonjela that causes retinal failure I'm starting to panic can anyone help? If I phone 111 I'm sure they'll send us to a and e as a precaution I want to avoid that if it's nothing to worry about.

Call your pharmacist

Thank you I wouldn't of thought to do that! They had a good look at the ingredients and it looks like there's nothing harmful in there so don't need to worry, says from 6 months cos that's when most babies start teething (not the case with my 2!) I'll just keep an eye on him to check he doesn't have a reaction and go back to the teething granules for now.

From reading the NHS article it sounds like its the prolonged use that is the risk, not a one off.

www.nhs.uk/news/pregnancy-and-child/bonjela-child-advice-qa/

I’ve given the gel to my child, should I be worried?
No. This is currently only a theoretical risk and the chances of developing Reyes syndrome falls as soon as the viral infection or the aspirin-containing product is stopped.

you need to speak to a pharmacy, gp or 111. Don't rely on strangers on the internet's advice when it concerns your babies health. Hopefully there is nothing to worry about

cross post. Glad all is ok