Boiron Arnicare Gel 1.5 oz (45 g), Homeopathic Arnica for External Use

What Boiron Arnicare Gel is

Boiron Arnicare Gel is a «Homeopathic Medicine» for external use, in a 1.5 oz (45 g) tube, with one active ingredient: Arnica montana 1X HPUS 7%. According to the box, the gel is quickly absorbed, non-greasy and fragrance-free. You apply a thin layer to the affected area, 3 times a day or as needed. It costs $18.29. It is made by Boiron in France. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

The front of the box reads: «Pain Relief* · Muscle Pain & Stiffness · Swelling from Injuries · Bruises* · Homeopathic Medicine · Quickly Absorbed · Non-Greasy · Fragrance-Free · #1 Homeopathic Arnica Pain Reliever · Feel Better Faster».

«*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.»

What Arnicare Gel is for, according to its «Drug Facts» panel

«Uses*: temporarily relieves muscle pain and stiffness due to: minor injuries, overexertion, falls. reduces symptoms of bruising such as: pain, swelling, discoloration».

Printed purpose of the active: «Purpose*: Relieves muscle pain & stiffness, swelling from injuries, discoloration from bruises».

«*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.»

Its ingredient: Arnica montana

The active is Arnica montana 1X HPUS 7%. The box explains it is a «Homeopathic mother tincture made from Arnica montana fresh whole plant». The letters HPUS, the box says, indicate that the component is officially monographed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, and «C, K, CK, and X are homeopathic dilutions».

On the side panel, Boiron says: «This wild mountain daisy has been used for centuries to relieve muscle aches and bruises.» It adds that its Arnica is sustainably harvested by hand in the mountains of France and that the freshly picked plants arrive at its laboratories within 48 hours. The box also reads: «Carefully selected · Laboratory tested · Unsurpassed quality since 1932».

«*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.»

Inactive ingredients: alcohol, carbomer, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

Box facts

How to use it

• Apply a thin layer of Arnicare Gel to the 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 Gel.

Other information on the box: do not use if glued carton end flaps are open or if the tube seal is broken.

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; dryness or irritation may occur; do not tightly wrap or 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is Arnicare Gel used for?

Its «Drug Facts» panel says: «Uses*: temporarily relieves muscle pain and stiffness due to: minor injuries, overexertion, falls. reduces symptoms of bruising such as: pain, swelling, discoloration». «*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.»

How do I use Arnicare Gel?

Apply a thin layer to the affected area as soon as possible after minor injury and repeat 3 times a day or as needed. It is for external use only.

Can I use it with ice or heat?

Yes, but not right before or right after. The box says that if heat or ice is applied, wait 5 minutes before applying the gel, and do not apply heat or ice to the treated area immediately before or after use.

Is Arnicare Gel greasy or scented?

No. The front of the box says «Quickly Absorbed · Non-Greasy · Fragrance-Free».

Can I put it on a wound?

No. The box says to avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, wounds and damaged or irritated skin. It is for external use only.

What ingredients does Arnicare Gel have?

One active, Arnica montana 1X HPUS 7%, made as a mother tincture from the fresh whole plant. Its inactive ingredients are alcohol, carbomer, purified water and sodium hydroxide.

Where can I buy Arnicare Gel in Puerto Rico?

At Borinquen Natural, for $18.29 per 1.5 oz (45 g) tube. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

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