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ATROGEL MUSCLE ACHES & PAINS ARNICA is a brand name for Arnica Montana Flower Extract. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of muscular aches, pains and stiffness, sprains, bruises and swelling after contusions, exclusively based on long-standing use.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults:
Apply 2 - 10 cm gently to the affected area 2 to 4 times daily.
Children 12 years and over and the elderly:
Apply similarly as described for adults (above). Not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age (see section
Common (> 1/100 to ≤ 1/10) Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders. • Contact dermatitis • Itching • Rash • Dry Skin The incidence is reported in studies to be between 5 and 10% for Atrogel. 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 of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard
). For cutaneous use only. 3 Contraindications Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to Arnica preparations, other members of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, or one of the excipients. 4 Special warnings and precautions for use Do not exceed the stated dose.
If the condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than two weeks, or if adverse events not mentioned in the package leaflet occur, consult a healthcare practitioner. The use in children under 12 years of age has not been established due to lack of adequate data.
For cutaneous use only. Do not use on broken or irritated skin. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Discontinue use if redness, irritation or dry skin occurs. It may cause a burning sensation on damaged skin. In neonates (pre-term and term newborn infants), high concentrations of ethanol may cause severe local reactions and systemic toxicity due to significant absorption through immature skin (especially under occlusion).
Due to the alcohol content of this product, it should not be used near a naked flame or heat source. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to Arnica preparations, other members of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, or one of the excipients.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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