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Dentinox Teething Gel
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Cetylpyridinium chloride, Lidocaine hydrochloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
FOR
Dentinox Teething Gel contains the active ingredients lidocaine and cetylpyridinium. Lidocaine is one of a group of medicines called local anesthetics, which numb pain. Cetylpyridinium is an antiseptic that is used to treat minor wounds and minor infections of the mouth. Dentinox Teething Gel can be used to help relieve pain and discomfort associated with teething, in children from 5 months of age, when other non-medicinal methods such as massaging of the gums or use of teething rings do not provide necessary relief.
2. BEFORE YOU USE DENTINOX TEETHING GEL
You should not use Dentinox Teething Gel if your baby is allergic (hypersensitive) to lidocaine, cetylpyridinium or any other ingredients (see list of ingredients in Section 6). See a doctor at once if you notice the following: rash, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reaction). DO NOT USE Dentinox Teething Gel if the seal on the nozzle is broken.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if your baby is taking, or has recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Do not use at the same time as other products containing lidocaine. Do not give this medicine, if your child is under 5 months old.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS OF DENTINOX TEETHING GEL Dentinox Teething Gel contains sorbitol. If you have been told by your doctor that your baby has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using this product. This medicine also contains small amounts of ethanol, less than 100mg per dose.
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3. HOW YOU USE DENTINOX TEETHING GEL
DOSAGE SIZE
Apply a pea sized blob of gel (see circle shown above), to a clean fingertip and spread gently onto the sore area of the gum. If necessary, repeat the dose after 3 hours. Do not use more than 6 times in one day (24 hour period). Stop treatment when your child's symptoms settle. Do not use for more than 7 days for each teething episode. If your child's symptoms worsen, do not improve after 7 days of treatment or you are concerned that your child is unwell, talk to a health care professional. If your child vomits, spits or swallows the medicine, do not use any more product immediately. Wait 3 hours before using the medicine again. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to. Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Possible side effects
There are no known side effects from Dentinox Teething Gel. Reporting of side effects. If your baby experiences any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
DENTINOX TEETHING GEL
Dentinox Teething Gel should be kept out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25°C. Do not use Dentinox Teething Gel after the expiry date as indicated on the box. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. Medicine should not be disposed of in waste-water or with household waste. Ask your pharmacist what you should do with medications you no longer need. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Dentinox Teething Gel contains: The active substances are lidocaine hydrochloride 0.33% w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.10% w/w. The other ingredients are: Sorbitol solution 70% (non-crystallising), xylitol, ethanol, glycerol, hydroxethylcellulose, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oils, pharmaceutical liquid flavour, hydroxypolyethoxydodecane, macrogol 300, sodium saccharin, caramel (E150), levomenthol and purified water. What Dentinox Teething Gel looks like and contents of the pack: Dentinox Teething Gel is available in aluminium tubes containing 10g. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer: Dendron Brands Limited, 94 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD18 7JJ. This leaflet was last revised in September 2020.
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Frequently asked questions about Dentinox Teething Gel
How do I take Dentinox Teething Gel?
Dentinox Teething Gel comes as gel. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Dentinox Teething Gel?
The active substance in Dentinox Teething Gel is cetylpyridinium chloride, lidocaine hydrochloride.
Are there equivalent medicines to Dentinox Teething Gel?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Bonjela Junior Gel, Calgel Teething Gel. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Dentinox Teething Gel, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Dentinox Teething Gel without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: cetylpyridinium chloride, lidocaine hydrochloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
For relief of pain and discomfort associated with teething in children from 5 months of age, where non-pharmacological treatments have failed to provide sufficient relief.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Apply a pea-sized amount (0.2 grams) of Dentinox Teething Gel with a clean finger to the affected area of gum.
The dose may be repeated if necessary after 3 hours, up to a maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours.
Treatment should be stopped once symptoms have resolved.
Not to be used for more than 7 days.
Parents or carers should seek medical attention if the child's condition deteriorates during treatment.
In case of vomiting, spitting or accidental ingestion, the dose should not be repeated immediately. The dose may be repeated if necessary after 3 hours.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.
Contains sorbitol. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep all medicines out of sight and reach of children. Do not use if seal on nozzle is broken.
Do not use more than one product containing lidocaine at the same time.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None Known.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
Not applicable.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Not applicable.
4.8. Undesirable effects
None Known.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
4.9. Overdose
We are not aware of any problems caused by overdosage.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Dentinox Teething Gel. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.