The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted a Traditional Herbal Registration Certificate for the traditional herbal
medicinal product Atrogel Arnica Gel (Traditional Herbal
Registration number: THR 13668/0009). This product is available without prescription.
Atrogel Arnica Gel is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of muscular aches, pains and stiffness and sprains, bruises and swelling.
Before you take this medicine
Don’t use Atrogel if:
- you have broken or irritated skin,
- if you are allergic to arnica preparations or other members of the daisy (Asteraceae / Compositae) family or any of the other ingredients (see Product description below).
Dosage
Atrogel Arnica gel may be used to relieve pain and bruising in adults, children and the elderly. Apply 2 to 10 cm of the gel gently to the affected area. Use between 2 and 4 times daily for pain relief.
Atrogel Arnica gel may be used by those who are pregnant.
Like all arnica products used externally, Atrogel Arnica gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Minor side effects can occur when using Atrogel Arnica gel. These are likely to affect less than 1 in every 10 people and may take the form of skin reactions (itching, skin rash, dry skin, contact dermatitis).
Discontinue the use of arnica gel if you find these side effects are troubling you. If they persist, become serious or are worrying to you, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, talk to a doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.
If Atrogel Arnica gel is swallowed by mistake contact your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner immediately.
Product description
1g of gel contains 500mg of arnica extract, equivalent (on average) to 160mg fresh arnica flowers.
Other ingredients are ethanol, purified water, glycerol (derived from plants) and hypromellose (a thickening agent).
The product is free from genetically modified ingredients.
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