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How to Use an Arnica Patch: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use an Arnica Patch: A Step-by-Step GuidePublished: September 14, 2026This guide follows the directions on the Arnica Patch label. Read the label on your pouch before use.Before you apply

The patch is for external use on intact skin only. Do not apply it to broken, irritated or sunburned skin, wounds or incisions.

Do not use it if you are allergic to any active or inactive ingredient.

Do not use it if the pouch is opened or damaged.

Step by step

Clean and dry the area. Lotion, oil and moisture make patches lift.

Cut to fit if you like. Trim the patch with ordinary scissors before removing the film, to the shape of the area.

Remove the patch from the film and place it on intact skin, pressing along the edges.

Wear one patch for up to 48 hours (adults and children 12 and over). Children under 12 should consult a doctor.

Keep it dry. Remove it before bathing, showering or swimming.

Remove and dispose when you are done, and let the skin rest before applying again.

Good to know

Do not bandage tightly over the patch, and avoid contact with the eyes.

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.

When to stopStop use and ask a doctor if your condition worsens, irritation occurs, or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.Curious how much of the sheet to cut? See how to cut an Arnica Patch to fit, or read the FAQ.About Arnica Patch: it is a homeopathic patch whose five active ingredients (Arnica Montana, Hypericum Perforatum, Ledum Palustre, Rhus Toxicodendron and Ruta Graveolens) are each at 50M HPUS. Read the Drug Facts label before use.Shop Arnica Patch | FAQ | Back to BlogShop | FAQ | About | Blog | Wholesale | For Surgeons | Contact | Terms | Privacy