Medicines
SmPC of 14/08/2024
ARTENSIUM, cream
Composition
Arnica montana mother tincture .....................................................................................................................7,0 g
Harpagophytum mother tincture........... ..........................................................................................................3,0 g
For 100 g of cream.
Purified water, virgin sweet almond oil, glycerin, SEPINEO P600 (acrylamide and sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, isohexadecane, polysorbate 80, sorbitan oleate), chlorhexidine digluconate (20% solution).
Indications
Homeopathic medicine traditionally used for the symptomatic local treatment of:
- pain in cases of minor trauma: sprain (strain), contusion.
- pain of muscular and tendino-ligamentous origin.
- painful flare-ups of osteoarthritis, after at least one medical opinion.
Dosage and administration
Dosage
Pain in cases of minor trauma: reserved for adults and children from 10 years of age.
Apply a thin layer to the painful area with light massage until complete penetration, 3 times a day.
Maximum treatment duration of 4 days. On medical advice, the maximum treatment duration is 7 days.
Pain of muscular and tendino-ligamentous origin: reserved for adults and children from 10 years of age.
Apply a thin layer to the painful area with light massage until complete penetration, 3 times a day.
Maximum treatment duration of 7 days. On medical advice, the maximum treatment duration is 14 days.
Painful flare-ups of osteoarthritis: reserved for adults.
Only after at least one medical opinion.
Apply a thin layer to the painful area with light massage until complete penetration, 3 times a day for a duration of 7 days. Treatment may be continued, if necessary, for a maximum duration of 14 days. If the pain persists beyond this, a doctor must be consulted.
Stop treatment as soon as the symptoms disappear.
Method of administration
Cutaneous route
Pump bottle :
1) Remove the safety clip
2) Turn the pump to the ON position
3) Hold the bottle upright, pump facing up
4) Prime the pump with several presses before first use and dispense the cream.
Contraindications
• Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section Composition.
• Do not use on mucous membranes, the eyes, a weeping dermatosis, an infected lesion or damaged skin, nor under an occlusive dressing.
Warnings and precautions
This medicine contains 151 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in an estimated application of 4 g, which is equivalent to 37,8 mg/g (3,78% w/w). This may cause a burning sensation on damaged skin.
Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding
ARTENSIUM, cream may be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Adverse effects
Possible allergic reaction requiring discontinuation of treatment
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reaction via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and the network of Regional Centres of Pharmacovigilance - Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr.
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacotherapeutic class: Homeopathic medicine.
In the absence of scientific data, the indication for this medicine is based on the traditional homeopathic use of the preparations it contains.
Prescription, supply and reimbursement
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Source: VIDAL · Updated on 10/11/2026. This information does not replace advice from a healthcare professional.
