Arnican 4% Cream 50g on sale in our pharmacy Bio is a drug herbal traditionally used in the symptomatic treatment of bruising (bruises).
For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.
Arnican Cream 4% 50g is a medicament Cooper Laboratories based plant traditionally used in the symptomatic treatment of bruises (blue).
Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, southern Russia and America, arnica is a perennial plant with a wild yellow-orange flower. It grows at altitude and exists in different species.
Against physical shock, arnica is the queen plant. After a shock (accident, fall, etc.) arnica helps to alleviate certain sequential pains, especially muscle pain. Hematomas, dislocations, sprains ... arnica has a major role to play because of its triple anti-bruise, analgesic and anti-inflammatory cap.
These properties promote the absorption of the bleeding that causes the hematoma or lump. For psychic shocks, it is not outdone either.
You can also order the homeopathic complex Arnica L1 Lehning , homeopathic medicine recommended in the homeopathic treatment of bruises, bruises and sprains after a shock and aches after exercise or flu.
In traditional medicine, the use of mountain arnica is described in European pharmacopoeias for its use as an anti-irritant for the treatment of pain and inflammation resulting from small traumas such as hematomas, bruises, boils, stings of or superficial phlebitis venous insufficiency. However, these uses are not all supported by scientific studies.
In prevention, you can buy the homeopathic granules Arnica montana 9CH Boiron , practical in the event of blows or bumps for children.
Complete list of active substances and excipients :
Arnica (extract of) ................................. 4,000 g
Per 100 g of cream
Excipients : Vulnerate alcoholate, ionone, levomenthol, essential matrix oil, essential oil of geranium rosat, reconstituted essential oil of neroli, essential oil of lavender, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, oleic macrogolglycerides (Labrafil M 1944 CS), ethylene glycol stearate emulsifiable (Monthybase), purified water.
Do not use Arnican Cream 4% 50g, in the following cases :
Special warnings :
This specialty contains terpene derivatives which can lead, in excessive doses, to neurological accidents such as convulsions in infants and children.
Observe the advice for use :
Precautions for use :
After use, it is necessary to wash your hands to avoid any involuntary contact of the product with the eyes and mucous membranes.
In case of old or recent epilepsy, ask your doctor for advice.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions with other drugs :
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
50 g tube.
Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.
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ANSM - Last updated: 17/11/2008
ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream
Read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
· If you need more information and advice, ask your pharmacist.
· If symptoms worsen or persist, consult a physician.
· If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects listed as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this notice :
1. WHAT IS ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
2. WHAT TO DO ABOUT BEFORE USING ARNICAN 4 PERCENT, cream?
3. HOW TO USE ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream?
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW TO STORE ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT IS ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Plant-based medication.
Traditionally used in the symptomatic treatment of bruising.
2. WHAT TO DO ABOUT BEFORE USING ARNICAN 4 PERCENT, cream?
List of information needed before taking the medication
Not applicable.
Never use ARNICAN 4 PERCENT, cream:
This medicinal product should NOT be used in the following cases:
· Do not apply on mucous membranes, eyes, wound, oozing lesion, or infected lesion.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
This medicinal product MUST NOT BE USED, because of the presence of terpene derivatives in the formula, in the following cases:
· infants under 30 months of age,
· children with seizures due to fever or not.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Take special care with ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream:
Special warnings
This specialty contains terpenic derivatives which can lead to excessive neurological convulsions in infants and children.
Observe the instructions for use:
· never apply a dose higher than recommended ( see Dosage ),
· do not apply over an extended surface of the body,
· respect the recommended frequency and duration of treatment.
This medicine contains "Parahydroxybenzoate" and may cause allergic reactions.
Precautions for use
After use, it is necessary to wash your hands to avoid any involuntary contact of the product with the eyes and the mucous membranes.
In case of epilepsy old or recent, REQUEST ADVICE TO YOUR DOCTOR.
IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
Interaction with other medicines
Taking or using other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions with food and beverages
Not applicable.
Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy - Breastfeeding
In general, during pregnancy and breast-feeding you should always seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
In case of breast-feeding, it is preferable not to use this medication and in no case should it be applied on the breasts.
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with known effect
List of excipients with known effect:
Sodium methylated parahydroxybenzoate.
3. HOW TO USE ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream?
Not applicable.
Apply in light massages until complete penetration.
Repeat 2 to 3 times per 24 hours.
Wash hands after application.
Method and route of administration
DERMAL
Frequency of Administration
2 to 3 times a day.
Duration of treatment
No prolonged use without medical advice.
Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose
Not applicable.
Instructions for omission of one or more doses
Not applicable.
Not applicable
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, ARNICAN 4 PERCENT, cream is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to it: especially skin allergy necessitating discontinuation of treatment.
DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE OPINION OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR YOUR PHARMACIST AND REPORTED ANY EFFECT NOT DESIRED AND GENERATED WHICH IS NOT MENTIONED IN THIS PACKAGE .
Due to the presence of terpene derivatives and in case of non-respect of the recommended doses:
· risk of convulsions in children and infants,
· possibility of agitation, confusion in the elderly.
5. HOW TO STORE ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use ARNICAN 4 PERCENT, cream after the expiry date stated on the carton.
Store at a temperature of 25 ° C or lower.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.
Full list of active substances and excipients
What does ARNICAN contain 4 percent, cream?
The active substance is:
Arnica (extract from) ............................................ .................................................. ................................ 4,000 g
For 100 g of cream.
Other ingredients are: Vulnerable alcoholate, Ionone, Levomenthol, Essential oil of the matrix, essential oil of geranium rosat, essential oil reconstituted of neroli, essential oil of lavender, parahydroxybenzoate of soda methyl, oleate of macrogol (Labrafil M 1944 CS), stearate of emulsifiable ethylene glycol (Monthybase), purified water.
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is ARNICAN 4 PERCENT, cream and contents of the pack?
Cream, 15 or 50 g tube.
FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL COOPERATION
PLACE LUCIEN-AUVERT
77020 MELUN CEDEX
FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL COOPERATION
PLACE LUCIEN-AUVERT
77020 MELUN CEDEX
FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL COOPERATION
2 RUE DE LA SAUSSAIE
77310 PONTHIERRY
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
Date of approval of the notice
The last date on which this leaflet was approved is {date}.
AMM under exceptional circumstances
Not applicable.
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Afssaps website (France).
Information for health professionals only
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Phytotherapy
arnica
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
ARNICAN: cream; 50 g tube.
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French Pharmaceutical Cooperation Laboratory
| p 100 g | |
| Arnica, extract | 4 g |
| Menthol | + |
| parabens | + |
Usual dosage:
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