Daily OTC Pearl: Arnicare

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Arnicare temporarily relieves muscle pain and relieves stiffness due to minor injuries.

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.

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