Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Active ingredient
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- See label
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
Overview
Arnica Montana Flower Extract is an active pharmaceutical ingredient. The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 1 | December 29, 2025 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
1 product
Uses
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.
How to take
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
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Side effects & warnings
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.
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Who should not take it
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to Arnica preparations, other members of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, or one of the excipients.
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · THR136680009 · revised December 29, 2025
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