Nelsons Arnicare Arnica Cream 50g
Nelsons Arnicare
SkincareTopical herbal bruise relief cream
Certifications
- Traditional herbal / homeopathic medicinal product authorised under National Rules schemes (e.g., THR/National Rules authorisation for bruising).
- Manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and medicinal product quality standards for topical homeopathic/traditional herbal medicines.
- Meets applicable national regulatory requirements for over The Counter topical herbal/homeopathic medicines.
- Traditional herbal / homeopathic medicinal product authorised under National Rules schemes (e.g., THR/National Rules authorisation for bruising).
- Manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and medicinal product quality standards for topical homeopathic/traditional herbal medicines.
- Meets applicable national regulatory requirements for over The Counter topical herbal/homeopathic medicines.
Topical herbal bruise relief cream
Description
Nelsons Arnicare Arnica Cream 50g is a topical herbal/homeopathic cream containing Arnica montana tincture, traditionally used for the symptomatic relief of bruises. The smooth white to off-white cream is applied to unbroken skin after knocks, bumps or falls to help reduce the appearance of bruises and soothe sore, tender skin. It combines Arnica montana with a moisturising cream base containing natural emollients such as apricot kernel oil and cocoa butter.
Bnefits
- Traditional herbal/homeopathic medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of bruises.
- Contains Arnica montana tincture, a plant long recognised for its beneficial natural properties on bruised and sore skin.
- Dermatologically tested, suitable for most skin types when used as directed.
- Topical cream formulation is easy to apply and massage into the affected area.
- Moisturising base with apricot kernel oil, cocoa butter and glycerol helps care for the surrounding skin.
- Convenient 50g tube size, suitable for home first-aid kits and post-procedure bruise care in aesthetic settings.
- For external use only and applied directly where bruises or bumps are developing, allowing targeted use.
Indications
- A traditional herbal medicinal/homeopathic product used for the symptomatic relief of bruises, based on traditional use only.
- Suitable for adults and children (age restrictions may apply locally; commonly not recommended under 2 years of age unless advised by a healthcare professional).
- May be used after minor knocks, bumps and falls on unbroken skin to help reduce the appearance of bruises.
- Often used in general skincare and in aesthetic/beauty settings as supportive care for bruising after non-surgical cosmetic procedures, in line with professional advice.
Composition
- Active ingredient (per 1 g cream): 9.0 mg tincture of Arnica whole plant (Arnica montana L.) (1:10), equivalent to 0.9 mg Arnica whole plant.
- Extraction solvent for Arnica tincture: Ethanol 57% v/v.
- Other ingredients: Purified water.
- Glyceryl monostearate & Macrogol (Macrogol) stearate (GMS A/S).
- Apricot kernel oil (Prunus armeniaca).
- Theobroma oil (Cocoa butter).
- Glycerol (E422).
- Polawax GP 200 (Cetostearyl alcohol, PEG-20 stearate).
- Cetostearyl alcohol.
- Cetyl palmitate.
- Glyceryl monocaprylate.
- Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (methyl paraben, E218).
- Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (propyl paraben, E216).
Formulation
- Topical cream for cutaneous use only.
- Smooth white to off-white oil-in-water emulsion in a collapsible tube.
- Strength: Arnica montana tincture 1X (0.9% w/w) in the finished cream.
- Presentation: 50 g tube (also available in 30 g in other listings).
- Intended for application to unbroken, intact skin over bruised areas.
- Homeopathic/traditional herbal medicinal product in compliance with national rules schemes (e.g., THR/National Rules authorisation).
Packaging
- 50 g aluminium or laminate tube with screw cap, supplied in a branded outer carton.
- Outer carton and tube printed with product name, active ingredient, strength, batch number and expiry date.
- Pack includes directions for use, warnings and regulatory information (e.g., Traditional Herbal/ National Rules statements).
- For external use only; medicine classification labelling present in relevant markets (e.g., UK, Ireland).
Usage
- For external use on unbroken skin only.
- Before first use, check the tube seal is intact; pierce the seal using the point in the cap if present.
- Apply a small amount of cream to the affected, bruised area and gently massage into the skin.
- Use up to 3–4 times daily (local leaflets commonly recommend up to four times a day).
- Do not apply to broken, damaged, irritated or infected skin, or near the eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes.
- Wash hands after application unless the hands are the area being treated.
- If symptoms worsen or persist after about 2 weeks of use, consult a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
- Always follow the instructions on the carton/leaflet; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have allergies or are giving this to a child, seek medical advice before use.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity (allergy) to Arnica montana or to other plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family.
- Hypersensitivity to any of the excipients, including cetostearyl alcohol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) or propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216).
- Do not apply to broken, irritated, inflamed or infected skin.
- Not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age unless directed by a healthcare professional.
- Do not use in or near the eyes, mouth, nose or on mucous membranes.
- Discontinue use if a rash, irritation, excessive dryness, redness or other skin reaction occurs.
Adverse Effects
- Local skin reactions such as redness, itching, burning, dryness or irritation at the site of application.
- Allergic contact dermatitis or hypersensitivity reactions to Arnica or to excipients such as cetostearyl alcohol, methyl or propyl parahydroxybenzoate (parabens).
- If skin becomes red, dry or irritated, or if any signs of allergy occur, treatment should be stopped and medical advice sought.
- Systemic adverse effects are very unlikely when used topically as directed on unbroken skin.
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
- Store in the original carton to protect from excessive heat and light, if recommended on carton.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiry date shown on the tube and carton.
Duration
Short-term use for minor, self-limiting bruising; usually used for up to 2 weeks on a given bruise or as directed by a healthcare professional. If symptoms worsen or persist after 2 weeks, medical advice should be sought.
Onset
Onset of symptomatic relief is not precisely defined; the cream is used as needed after knocks or bumps and over several days as bruising develops and resolves.
