Homeopathic medicine

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When is SIMILASAN Arnica used?

According to the homeopathic drug picture, SIMILASAN Arnica are used for painful and touch-sensitive injuries and their consequences such as:

−  Sprains, dislocations, contusions, bruises

−  Bruising and Tissue Pain

−  Wounds and wound pain, burns

− Pain and bruising after physical exertion; joint, muscle, tendon, bursa, tendon sheath pain; Sore muscles

What should be considered?

−  Large, heavily soiled and deep wounds, as well as bite and puncture wounds require medical treatment (danger of tetanus). If the extent of a wound remains unchanged for some time, or if the wound does not heal within 7 days, a doctor's visit is also necessary. The same applies if the edges of the wound are very red, the wound suddenly swells, is very painful or the injury is accompanied by fever (danger of blood poisoning).

− This medicinal product contains 0.24 g digestible carbohydrates per single dose.

−  If your doctor has prescribed other medicines for you, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether SIMILASAN Arnica can be taken at the same time.

−  Your doctor should be consulted if the condition continues to deteriorate or does not improve.

When should SIMILASAN Arnica not be taken or should it only be taken with caution?

− To date, no restrictions on use are known. When used as intended, no special precautionary measures are necessary.

−  Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

– suffer from other diseases,

–  have allergies or

– are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself).

How do you use SIMILASAN Arnica?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Children and adults: 1 tablet per dose.

−  Acute symptoms: Frequently (up to every quarter of an hour). If there is a significant improvement, reduce at your own discretion.

−  After improvement: 2 - 3 times a day until symptoms are free.

Intake instructions:

−  Tablets do not swallow whole, chew them up or let them slowly melt in your mouth.

−  To take the tablet, dissolve it in a little water.

− May also be taken on an empty stomach.

The duration of the effect of a drug can vary from person to person. In principle, the intake of the preparation is repeated when the effect wears off or when the symptoms return.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If the desired improvement does not occur during the treatment of a small child/child, a doctor should be consulted with him or her.

If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can SIMILASAN Arnica have?

No side effects have been observed for SIMILASAN Arnica when used as directed.

If you nevertheless observe side effects, inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

When taking homeopathic medicines, the symptoms can temporarily worsen (initial aggravation).

Measures when symptoms initially worsen:

If the deterioration persists, discontinue SIMILASAN Arnica and tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

− Keep away from children.

− The drug can only be used up to the date marked on the container.

− Store at room temperature (15 – 25 °C).

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.

What does SIMILASAN Arnica contain?

1 tablet contains: Arnica montana D12 / D15 / D30 triturated in equal parts 8.33 mg.

Excipients: lactose, corn starch and magnesium stearate.

Approval number

56388 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get SIMILASAN Arnica? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Pack size: 60 tablets

Authorization holder

Similasan AG, CH-8916 Jonen

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in July 2003.

Swissmedic-approved patient information

Similasan Arnica, tablets