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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Arnica montana may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
Apply gently to bruised areas
How often to use Four times a day, as needed
For use on the skin only. Keep away from eyes, mouth and nose. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Stop using this product if skin becomes red, dry or irritated. Do not use more than the amount recommended in the table. Do not use for more than 7 days
If symptoms worsen or persist after using the product for 7 days, talk to your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. If you use too much or if anyone accidentally swallows some of the medicine: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
- Allergic skin reactions (itching skin, rash or contact dermatitis e.g. skin becomes inflamed, red or itchy). The frequency of these effects occurring is not known. If you notice any side effects discontinue use of the product and tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for the MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
this medicine Do not store above 25°C. Store in original container. Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine Each gram of cream contains: Arnica mother tincture (Arnica Montana L.) (1:10). Also contains purified water, glycerol monostearate & macrogol stearate, apricot kernel oil, cocoa butter, glycerol (E422), cetostearyl alcohol & PEG-20 stearate, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerol monocaprylate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216). The pack contains 25g, 30g or 50g of cream. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Boots Arnica Bruise Relief Cream is a smooth white to off white cream.
Who makes this medicine Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the National Rules authorisation holder A Nelson & Co Limited 5-9 Endeavour Way Wimbledon London SW19 8UH. Leaflet prepared January 2023. If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA.
Other formats To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only) Please be ready to give the following information: Product name: Boots Arnica Bruise Relief Cream Reference number: NR 01175/0430 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Artwork reference: WBA-1663-R7
Frequently asked questions about Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream
How do I take Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream?
Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream comes as cream. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream?
The active substance in Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream is arnica montana.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: arnica montana
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
- ArnigelArnica montana 7 g
- Arnica montana BoironArnica montana (9CH) 2,50 mg
Same active substance. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Bruise Relief Arnica Cream. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.