Medicines containing extracts of arnica prescribed to control swelling and used also in the adjunctive treatment of the Blues and bruises after a shock.

It is a drug that should not be used directly on the mucous membranes (layer of cells covering the hollow bodies in contact with air) i.e. the eyes, mouth, anus and genitals and wounds. Herbal medicine by arnica should not apply to infants less than 30 months with or no fever. fever.
Others by certain precautions are necessary when a patient has a history of seizures and epilepsy because menthol sometimes associated with the arnica.
Oozing lesion should not be treated by this product

In pregnancy this product can be used. It is not same for breastfeeding in which this drug should not be used due to the presence of terpene derivatives in the milk and their possible neurological toxicity in infants.

Basis of arnica cream should be applied by a soft massage to penetrate it completely.Two to three applications per day are recommended.

Comments
The washing of the hands is required after each use so as to avoid any contact with the mucous membranes of the body (the eyes and the mouth among others).
Some allergic reactions are likely to occur. They require discontinuation of treatment.

With respect to ARNICAN ACTIFROID, this drug comes in the form of a cold gel crisp. Such indications and its properties are the same as those of Arnican cream, namely small trauma of daily life, sensation of cold calming immediately the pain, resorption of the boses and the Blues with a rapid penetration of the product.
Spray directly on the painful injury followed by a massage of sensitive to facilitate the penetration of the active substances is practised. It is sometimes necessary to p a two to three times per day the product. In regard to face the direct spray should not be done but it is necessary to apply with the hand drug substances. The application on mucous membranes is also prohibited and rinse with clean water must be after use. Finally the employment in the child of less than one year is not allowed.

With regard to ARNIGEL of alcohol is likely to promote the dryness and irritation of the skin essentially when the application is repeatedly.

With regard to ARNICADOL it is a drug in the form of gel-cream of menthol, tincture of arnica and essential oil of cloves. The properties of this drug are the same as those cited above with more a soothing function related to the essential oil of cloves and a feeling of intense cold due to menthol. In addition to the previous drugs, it present in theory an accentuated effect by placing the gel prior to the refrigerator. The application in ARNICADOL occurs in thin layer on the skin. A previously wetted flexible bandage increases the efficiency of the substances contained in the gel and the sensation of cold also. And precautions of use are the same as those cited previously.

For PHARMADOSE TINCTURE of ARNICA, is slightly different from the previous product to the extent it consists of compresses soaked in arnica tincture. The use of PHARMADOSE TINCTURE of ARNICA contraindications are the same as for the previously cited drugs.