Important: This page is general information, not medical advice. It does not recommend or prescribe any treatment. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
Quick facts
- How it is given
- topical
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Calendula Cream, Arnica Cream
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is for
Uses For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with minor cuts and burns Uses For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with minor sprains and bruises.
What it is used to treat
Uses For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with minor cuts and burns Directions Adults: Apply a small amount on the affected area two to three times daily, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Children: Use under the direction of your healthcare practitioner. Uses For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with minor sprains and bruises. Directions Adults: Apply a small amount on the affected area two to three times daily, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Children: Use under the direction of your healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Warnings For external use only. Do not use on irritated skin if excessive irritation develops When using this product, avoid getting into eyes or mucous membranes. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
If too much is taken
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of reach of children.
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Calendula officinalis (Marigold) Aerial Parts MT 5.0% Active ingredients This preparation contains: Arnica montana (Mountain arnica) Aerial Parts MT 5.0% Calendula officinalis (Marigold) Aerial Parts MT 2.0%
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients Cetostearyl alcohol, glycerin, purified water, rose oil Inactive ingredients Cetostearyl alcohol, glycerin, purified water
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 12 April 2022. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.