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arnica (arnica montana) - topical

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GENERIC NAME: ARNICA (Arnica montana) - TOPICAL

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Arnica flowers have been used for reducing the swelling and pain of bruises, sprains, muscle/joint problems, and insect bites. It has also been used as a mouthwash for swollen gums and mouth ulcers.Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

HOW TO USE: Apply this product to the affected area of skin as directed. Do not apply to scraped skin or open wounds. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.If this product is being used as a mouthwash, follow all directions carefully. Do not swallow this product.This herbal product should not be used for long periods of time. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.

SIDE EFFECTS: Skin redness or irritation may occur. Irritation inside the mouth may occur when arnica is used as a mouthwash. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using arnica, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to plants in the Asteraceae/daisy family such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies; or if you have any other allergies.Arnica is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this product.It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of possible risk to the nursing infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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