Daily OTC Pearl: Arnicare

OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Arnicare

Indication: Temporarily relieves muscle pain, relieves stiffness due to minor injuries, reduces pain, swelling, and discoloration.

Insight:

• Active ingredients: Arnica Montana HPUS - 9 C (trauma, muscle pain and stiffness).
• Inactive ingredients: Croscarmellose sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate.
• Warnings: Not to be used in patients less than 2 years of age, or if the symptoms of pain have persisted over 7 days.
• This is a homeopathic medicine, used to treat stiffness, and swelling from injuries.
• If the patient is pregnant, they should check with a physician for use of this medication.

Reference:

Boiron Arnicare Homeopathic Medicine for Pain Relief | Walgreens