Tenderdol® Gel with its triple effect on canker sores, inflammation and other pain in the mouth and on the lips. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effects.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Tenderdol, Gel VERFORA SATenderdol is a disinfecting gel against pain and inflammation in the mouth and on the lips. The effect of Tenderdol is based on the combination of the following active ingredients: choline salicylate has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, cetalkonium chloride is effective against bacteria and fungi. Levomenol, the active component of chamomile, has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and healing properties. The effect usually sets in after less than 5 minutes and lasts 2-3 hours. The gel is tasty and also suitable for small children.
Tenderdol Gel is used for:
In the case of known hypersensitivity to one of the active ingredients and hypersensitivity to salicylate (e.g. Aspirin®) Tenderdol must not be used.
Children and adolescents may only use Tenderdol Gel with a doctor's prescription if they have a fever associated with influenza, chickenpox or other viral diseases and only use it as a second choice. If, during such an illness or after it has healed, impaired consciousness followed by severe vomiting, a doctor must be consulted immediately.
This medicine contains 55 mg of alcohol (ethanol) per adult dose, which is 34.5%.
It may cause a burning sensation on damaged skin.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or using them externally.
During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, Tenderdol may only be used after consulting a doctor.
Apply ½ to 1 cm of gel to the painful area. If necessary, the application can be repeated every 2 to 3 hours. For infants and small children half and a maximum of 4 applications per day. Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
The following side effects can occur when using Tenderdol:
Due to its watery-alcoholic basis, the gel can cause a slight burning sensation on injured skin.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Store at room temperature (15-25 °C) and keep out of the reach of children!
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.
Tenderdol gel is tooth-friendly.
1 g oral gel contains:
Choline salicylate 87.4 mg, cetalkonium chloride 0.1 mg, levomenol 4.0 mg.
Ethanol (alcohol content 34.5% due to the hydroalcoholic gel base), glycerol, hypromellose, flavorings (star anise oil and bitter fennel fruit oil), sodium cyclamate, purified water.
49153 (Swissmedic).
In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.
Tube of 20 g.
VERFORA SA, 1752 Villars-sur-Glâne.
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in August 2020.