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Arnican Cream 4% Arnica extract 50g
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Arnican Cream 4% Arnica extract 50g

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Arnican 4% Cream 50g on sale in our pharmacy Bio is a drug herbal traditionally used in the symptomatic treatment of bruising (bruises).

Arnican Cream 4% Arnica extract 50g

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.

Description of Arnican Cream 4% 50g  

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.

Using advice from Arnican Cream 4% 50g

  • Apply in light massages until complete penetration.
  • To be renewed 2 to 3 times per 24 hours.
  • Wash hands after application.

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.

Composition of Arnican Cream 4% 50g

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.

Precautions for use

Do not use Arnican Cream 4% 50g, in the following cases :

  • Do not apply to the mucous membranes, the eyes, a wound, an oozing lesion, an infected lesion.
  • Infants under 30 months,
  • Children who have had convulsions due to fever or not.

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 :

  • Never apply a higher dose than that recommended (see DOSAGE section),
  • Do not apply on a large area of the body,
  • Respect the frequency and duration of treatments recommended.
  • This medicine contains sodium methyl 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 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.

Presentation of Arnican Cream 4% 50g

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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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 17/11/2008

Name of the medicinal product

ARNICAN 4 PER CENT, cream

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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.

Review summary

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?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Plant-based medication.

Therapeutic indications

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.

Cons-indications

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.

Sport

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?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage

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.

Risk of withdrawal syndrome

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.

Expiration date

Do not use ARNICAN 4 PERCENT, cream after the expiry date stated on the carton.

Storage conditions

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.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different

Holder

FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL COOPERATION

PLACE LUCIEN-AUVERT

77020 MELUN CEDEX

exploiting

FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL COOPERATION

PLACE LUCIEN-AUVERT

77020 MELUN CEDEX

Maker

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.

Internet Information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Afssaps website (France).

Information for health professionals only

Not applicable.

Other

Not applicable.

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

Arnican

Phytotherapy

arnica

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

ARNICAN: cream; 50 g tube.
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French Pharmaceutical Cooperation Laboratory

COMPOSITION (summary)
p 100 g
Arnica, extract 4 g
Menthol +
parabens +

INDICATIONS (summary)
This cream contains an arnica extract with an anti-edematous aim.
It is traditionally used in the treatment of blues (bruises).
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
  • in application to the mucous membranes , the eyes, the oozing or infected lesions, the wounds;
  • infant less than 30 months of age.
WARNING (Contents)
Precautions are necessary if there is a history of convulsions or epilepsy (presence of menthol).
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
This medication can be used occasionally during pregnancy or lactation. Nevertheless, as a precaution, do not use it without the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
The cream is applied by a gentle massage until complete penetration.

Usual dosage:

2 or 3 applications per day.
TIPS (summary)
Remember to wash your hands after use to avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes .
This medicinal product may be freely available in certain pharmacies; nevertheless, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS (summary)
Allergic reaction requiring cessation of treatment.


GLOSSARY (summary)


antecedent
Affection healed or always in evolution. The antecedent may be personal or family. The background is the history of a person's health.


convulsions
Involuntary contractions limited to a few muscles or generalized to the whole body. They are due to excessive pain or stimulation of the brain: fever, poisoning, lack of oxygen, brain damage. Convulsions may be due to an epileptic seizure or high fever in young children.


epilepsy
A chronic seizure disorder associated with abnormal electrical activity of a group of brain cells. Its manifestations, varying in intensity, range from the sudden drop in attention (absences, or small evil) to loss of consciousness accompanied by abnormal muscle movements (convulsions, or great evil). Partial epilepsy, as its name implies, does not concern the whole body: the jerky movements only touch one or more muscle groups.


mucous
Tissue (membrane) that lines the cavities and ducts of the body communicating with the outside (digestive tract, respiratory tract, urinary tract, etc.).


infant
Child from one to 30 months. A child under one month is a newborn.


Allergic reaction
Reaction due to hypersensitivity of the organism to a drug. Allergic reactions can take a wide variety of aspects: urticaria, angioedema, eczema, eruption of pimples resembling measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.

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