Scientifically formulated with the plant-powered ingredient Arnica, Arnicare Ointment by Boiron relieves everyday muscle aches and pains without a traditional strong medicine smell. Use it at the first sign of back, neck, knee, shoulder, and leg pain; stiffness; swelling from injuries; and bruises.* The thick petroleum jelly base stays on skin longer, maintaining contact between the affected area and the healing agent. It is designed for injuries that require a longer healing time. A homeopathic medicine, Arnicare Ointment does not contain menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate, capsaicin, fragrances, dyes, or parabens. It will not mask symptoms of a more serious condition.
Arnicare Ointment is available over the counter in a 1 oz tube. Boiron’s pain relief line includes a gel, cream, tablet, and arthritis pain formula.
Uses
Temporarily relieves muscle pain and stiffness due to:
- minor injuries
- overexertion
- falls
reduces symptoms of bruising such as:
- pain
- swelling
- discoloration
Active Ingredient:
- Arnica montana 1X HPUS-4% —Relieves muscle pain & stiffness, swelling from injuries, discoloration from bruising
The letters HPUS indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
Inactive Ingredients:
- Alcohol
- Purified water
- White petrolatum USP
Directions
- Apply a thin layer of Arnicare Ointment to affected area as soon as possible after minor injury. Repeat 3 times a day or as needed. If heat or ice is applied, wait 5 minutes before applying Arnicare Ointment.
Warnings
- For external use only
- Do not use if you are allergic to Arnica montana or to any of this product’s inactive ingredients.
- When using this product, avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, wounds, damaged or irritated skin
- use only as directed
- Do not tightly wrap bandage the treated area.
- Do not apply heat or ice to the treated area immediately before or after use.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists for more than 3 days or worsens or if symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days.
- Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.