Uses:

• Temporarily relieves muscle pain and stiffness due to minor injuries, overexertion and falls
• Reduces swelling and discoloration from bruises

Directions:

• Adults and children 6 years of age and older: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 2 tablets in the mouth and repeat every hour for 2 more hours. Then, dissolve 2 tablets in the mouth every 6 hours until symptoms are relieved.
• Children 2 to 6 years of age: Dissolve 2 tablets in 1 tablespoon of water for easier intake. Follow directions above.

Arnicare Tablets are available in a box of 60 quick-dissolving tablets.

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Active Ingredients:

• Arnica montana 9C HPUS – Trauma, muscle pain & stiffness, swelling from injuries, discoloration from bruising

The letters HPUS indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States.

Inactive Ingredients:

• croscarmellose sodium
• lactose
• magnesium stearate

Warnings:

• Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or worsen, if new symptoms occur, if redness is present, or if swelling increases, because these could be signs of a serious illness.
• If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Other Information:

• Do not use if glued carton end flaps are open or if the blister seal is broken.
• Store at 68-77°F (20-25°C).

For more information or comments on Arnicare Tablets, please contact:

Boiron Information Center
6 Campus Boulevard
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3267
1-800-BOIRON-1 (1-800-264-7661)
info@boiron.com

Made from Arnica montana, a mountain plant from the daisy family, Arnicare is recommended by doctors, plastic surgeons and pharmacists, and is used by professional athletes. Don’t just mask your pain. Relieve it with Arnicare and feel better faster.

For weekend warriors and active boomers, staying healthy and fit as their bodies age can come at a cost. Not only is there wear and tear on joints and muscles, but bumps, falls and overexertion while working out or competing can also occur.

“Weekend warriors and boomers are particularly more susceptible to injury because oftentimes they are not keeping themselves physically prepared for exertion,” says Anne Meyer, M.D., whose private practice in West Los Angeles focuses on sports rehabilitation medicine with integrative approaches to muscular-skeletal pain management.

Dr. Meyer says simple stretching, as well as getting exercise at least three times a week, is an essential measure that can prevent the likelihood of injury. She adds that good nutrition is also key to reducing pain.

“Eating healthy, such as incorporating fresh fruit and vegetables into your diet and relying less on pre-packaged food, allows the body to repair itself better by helping build new healthy tissues,” she says. “Tissues are continually being renewed. Sometimes what you remove from your diet is more important than what you add.”

Her other tips for reducing pain include avoiding artificial sweeteners, drinking water more frequently to increase hydration, eating every four hours to optimize the metabolism, and avoiding acidic foods, such as citrus, if arthritis is present since it may exacerbate symptoms.

In the event an injury does occur, Dr. Meyer recommends resting and minimizing physical activity, applying ice to the injured area, elevating the injured arm or leg, and treating pain by applying a topical like Boiron’s unscented Arnicare® Gel. Arnicare Gel, which contains homeopathic Arnica montana, safely relieves muscle pain and stiffness, and reduces swelling and bruising.

“In conjunction with eating a good diet, participating in regular exercise, and taking the proper care after an injury, Arnicare Gel can be used to naturally relieve pain in the muscles that have been strained,” says Dr. Meyer. “I recommend it to my patients to help them maintain their active lifestyles and to reduce pain, swelling and bruising when injuries do occur.”

Today, youth sports, such as soccer, are more popular than ever, with an estimated 58 million children now participating in some type of organized sport. As children gear up for busy sports seasons, parents should keep in mind that along with the health benefits of regular exercise comes the increased risk of injuries to tender skin and growing bodies.

“Even with the strictest of safety precautions, injuries due to bumps, falls and overexertion are a common occurrence for young athletes, especially those participating in sports such as football, soccer, field hockey and cross country,” says Brooke de Lench, youth sports expert and author of Home Team Advantage: The Critical Role of Mothers in Youth Team Sports (Harper Collins 2006).

Injuries due to bumps, falls and overexertion are a common occurrence for active kids, forcing parents to chose from a variety of treatments to help reduce muscle aches, stiffness and bruises.

De Lench recommends that every parent keep a well-stocked first aid kit handy for on-the-spot treatment of injuries, including Arnicare® topicals for pain and swelling. A homeopathic medicine made from the Mountain daisy, Arnicare provides safe, natural relief.

“You should thoroughly evaluate your children’s needs according to their sports and create your own portable first aid kit. Your kit should address not only wound management, but also pain and swelling,” she says. “I always recommend including Boiron’s Arnicare Gel to treat muscle aches, stiffness and bruising that may occur from minor injuries, trauma and overexertion during practices or at games. Arnicare Gel has no known drug interactions and it’s safe for the whole family when used as directed.”

The topical is packaged in a small tube so it will fit easily into a glove compartment, gym bag or knapsack. As the mother of triplet sons, de Lench never left the house without a tube of Arnicare in her purse when her sons were playing youth sports. “Now as young adults, they know to reach for the Arnicare after a day of golfing, biking or rock climbing to soothe aches and pains,” she says.

Believing that it’s important to feel as “good on the inside as you look on the outside,” one New York plastic surgeon is offering essential tips to her patients to help them heal faster and more naturally after a “nip/tuck.”

“After a procedure, my patients want to look their best as soon as possible, and there are some simple, natural things they can do that will help them get right back into their regular routine,” says Dr. Shirley Madhère, a Manhattan plastic surgeon whose practice focuses on aesthetic surgery of the face, breast surgery, and body contouring, as well as general plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Madhère tells her patients to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water to flush out toxins naturally and keep the skin looking young and glowing. She also recommends eating plenty of fruits and vegetables because they are loaded with natural vitamins and can “jump start” the body to a healthier state. They can also help cravings for sugary and fatty foods that can impede healing. According to Dr. Madhère, fresh pineapple, which is high in the enzyme bromelain and the antioxidant vitamin C, can also help with free radical damage and boost the immune system.

Homeopathic Arnica montana, which can be found in Boiron’s Arnicare® line of medicines, is recommended by Dr. Madhère to safely treat pain, swelling and bruising. Boiron Arnica pellets dissolve under the tongue, bypassing the stomach, for sublingual absorption into the blood stream. The internal action of these pellets can be combined with the external local action of Arnicare in three topical forms: gel, cream and ointment. Arnicare topicals should not be applied to open wounds.

Dr. Madhère says patients should start taking a multi-vitamin at least three weeks before any procedure because the body needs vitamins and minerals to function properly, and it helps with overall cellular and tissue health.

“Patients can achieve great results from cosmetic procedures if they adhere to post-procedure instructions, such as the use of homeopathic Arnica montana, as well as avoiding smoking and prolonged sun exposure,” she says.

The Arnicare Procedure Recovery Kit is available to licensed healthcare practitioners. Boiron’s Arnicare line of topical medicines can be found in selected pharmacies and retailers nationwide.