Calgel Teething Gel provides relief from the symptoms of teething pain

Calgel Teething Gel contains Lidocaine (a local anaesthetic)

Calgel Teething Gel is used to help relieve teething pain and soothe infants' gums

Also contains Cetylpyridium Chloride (a mild antiseptic) to help prevent infection

• Sugar Free
• For babies 3 months +

How to use Calgel Teething Gel:

• For topical oral use
• Do not give more than the dose stated
• Not recommended for babies under 3 months

Babies from 3 months and over:

• Approximately one-third of an inch (7.5 mm)
• Place the quantity of gel onto a clean pad of cotton wool or the tip of a clean finger and gently rub onto the affected area of the gum
• If necessary, repeat after 20 minutes
• Do not use more than 6 times in one day

Other ingredients: Sorbitol solution (E420) (70%), xylitol, ethanol 96%, glycerol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, castor oil, polyoxyl hydrogenated (cremophor RH 40), hydroxypolyethoxy dodecane, macrogol 300, saccharin sodium, levomenthol, pharmaceutical liquid flavour (containing chamomile), caramel E150, citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate dihydrate, and purified water.

• Sodium content 0.01% w/w, sorbitol content 15% w/w.

Before giving Calgel Teething Gel to your child: This medicine is suitable for most children, but a few children should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not give your child Calgel Teething Gel if: s/he has ever had a bad reaction to the product, chamomile, or any of the ingredients.

• If this applies, get advice form a doctor or pharmacist without using Calgel

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist: if your child has an intolerance to some sugars now or in the past.

Taking other medicines: No interactions with other medicines are currently known

If an older child or adults take this medicine:

• Pregnant or breast-feeding only use this medicine on the advice of your doctor

Some of the ingredients can cause problems:

• This product contains sorbitol. If your child has and intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before using this product
• This product contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per dose
• Xylitol may have a laxative effect
• The castor oil may cause stomach upsets and diarrhoea

Possible side-effects: Calgel Teething Gel can have side- effects like all medicines, although these are rare and usually mild.

If your child experiences any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help:

• Swelling of mouth, gums and tongue
• Difficulty breathing
• Rash

If your child experiences any other side-effects talk to a doctor or pharmacist