Weleda Arnica Ointment Tb 70 g

When is Weleda Arnica ointment used?

According to anthroposophical knowledge of man and nature, Weleda Arnica ointment can be used for blunt injuries such as bruises, sprains, bruises and bruises as well as for muscle and joint problems.

Weleda Arnica ointment has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect. Its effect is based on the extract of the medicinal plant Arnica montana (daisy family), which is known for its wound-healing effect.Weleda Arnica Ointment is well tolerated by normal skin and can be easily massaged in.

What should you bear in mind?

If your doctor has prescribed other medicines for you, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether Weleda Arnica ointment may be used at the same time.

When should Weleda Arnica ointment not be used or only with caution?

Weleda Arnica ointment should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to asteraceae (e.g. Arnica, Calendula) or any other ingredient.

Only use on intact skin and not on mucous membranes.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

How do you use Weleda Arnica Ointment?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, apply thinly to the affected areas once or several times a day apply also suitable for ointment dressings.

Stick to the dosage given in the package insert or prescribed by the doctor. If the desired improvement does not occur when treating a small child/child, they should see a doctor.If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Weleda Arnica Ointment have?

In rare cases, allergic skin reactions can occur . Weleda Arnica Ointment should then no longer be used.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Weleda Arnica Ointment must not be used for longer than 6 months after the ointment has been opened.

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature (15?25 °C) and protected from moisture.

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.

What does Weleda Arnica Ointment contain?

1 g of ointment contains: ethanolic extract from : 100 mg whole, fresh Arnica plant.Excipients: peanut oil, wool wax, purified water, beeswax, wool wax alcohols.

Authorization number

57021 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Weleda Arnica Ointment? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Tubes of 25 g and 70 g.

Authorization holder

Weleda AG, Arlesheim, Switzerland.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in May 2009.

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