Product details & mandatory information
Kneipp Arnica Ointment S in detail
How to use?Apply the product to the affected area(s) of skin. Then massage the product in gently. Wash your hands thoroughly after use. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes, eyes and open skin areas.
Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 3-4 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.
Overdosage?
Overdosing can cause itching and reddening of the skin, among other things. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 12 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Open wounds
Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this age group.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: There is no information on this. If in doubt, seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
- Lactation: Consult your doctor or pharmacist about this as well, as there is no information available.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- Skin irritation
- skin rash
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Take care if you are allergic to composite plants (Latin name = composites), e.g. arnica, marigold, yarrow, coneflower and camomile!
- Caution with allergies to peanuts and soya.
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Application
- Sports and accident injuries, such as:- haematomas- bruises and sprains- contusions- painful swelling after injuries- rheumatic complaints, supportive treatment, especially in the muscles and joints- inflammation of insect bites- prevention of bacterial infections in AIDS patientsConsult your doctor if additional complaints such as redness, swelling or overheating of the joints occur.Dosage
a sufficient amountseveral times a dayadultsdistributed throughout the dayAdvantages
- Arnica ointment for external use
- Do not use for longer than 3-4 days
- Caution with overdose
Important notes
For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The seller reserves the right to carry out a pharmaceutical check by our pharmacists on the quantity of the medicine ordered. This may result in reductions in your order for this product. The invoice amount will then be adjusted automatically.
The reason for this is our pharmaceutical duty of care.
Ingredients
| 1 g cream contains: | |
| Arnica flower extract (1:3.5-4.5); extracting agent: sunflower oil | 100 mg |
| DL-alpha-tocopherol (HST) | + |
| Phospholipids from soya beans, de-oiled (HST) | + |
| Cetylstearyl alcohol, emulsifying (type A) (HST) | + |
| Glycerol monooleate (HST) | + |
| glycerol 85% (HST) | + |
| cetyl alcohol (HST) | + |
| stearic acid (HST) | + |
| benzyl alcohol (HST) | 0.01 mg |
| Water, purified (HST) | + |
