Emla 5% Cream

£4.99 – £21.99

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Key Points:

  • Effective numbing within 30-60 minutes for minor procedures
  • Dual-action formula with lidocaine and prilocaine
  • Suitable for adults and children, with medical supervision
  • Ideal for reducing pain from injections, blood tests, and vaccinations
  • Convenient 5g tube for single or multiple applications

Description

Emla Cream is a local anaesthetic cream that provides temporary numbing of the skin surface, helping to reduce pain sensations from minor medical procedures such as injections, blood tests, and vaccinations. With the active ingredients lidocaine and prilocaine, Emla Cream works by blocking nerve signals in the area where it’s applied, delivering effective numbing within 30-60 minutes.

Key Features:

  • Dual Active Ingredients: Contains 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine for reliable numbing effect.
  • Fast-Acting: Provides effective numbing within 30-60 minutes.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for minor medical procedures, including injections, blood tests, and vaccinations.
  • Gentle Formula: Suitable for use on both adults and children under supervision.

Directions for Use

  1. Apply a Thick Layer: Apply Emla Cream generously to the area needing anaesthesia.
  2. Cover with an Occlusive Dressing: Use a dressing (usually provided with the cream) to keep the cream in place and enhance its effectiveness.
  3. Timing: Leave the cream on for 30-60 minutes to achieve adequate numbness. For deeper procedures, leave up to 2 hours if recommended by your healthcare provider.
  4. Remove Cream Before Procedure: After sufficient time, remove the cream and wipe off any residue before proceeding with the treatment.

Ingredients

  • Active: Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5%.
  • Inactive Ingredients: Polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, carboxypolymethylene, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.

Possible Side Effects

Though Emla Cream is generally well-tolerated, side effects may include:

  • Temporary skin reactions like redness, swelling, or itching at the application site
  • Mild burning or tingling sensation when first applied
  • Rarely, allergic reactions; discontinue use if severe irritation occurs

If any unusual or severe reactions are experienced, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

Important Warnings

  • Do Not Use on Broken or Irritated Skin: Emla Cream is only for intact skin and should not be applied to open wounds.
  • Avoid Contact with Eyes: If accidental contact occurs, rinse with water and seek medical advice.
  • Precautions for Children: Emla Cream can be used on children but only under medical guidance.
  • Avoid Repeated Use: Do not apply repeatedly over large areas or on mucous membranes unless advised by a healthcare provider.

Always follow the instructions provided in the patient information leaflet for safe and effective use.

Additional information

Size

5g, 5g with dressings, 30g, 30g with 12 dressings