Emla Numbing Cream 30G

Numb the Pain Before It Begins with Emla Numbing Cream

Emla Numbing Cream medications belong to the family of topical anesthetics.

Together, they are used to reduce the pain or discomfort experienced with minor procedures on intact skin, such as vaccination with certain vaccines, having blood taken, or laser treatment skin surgeries.

This medication may also be used for pain relief before removing debris around leg skin ulcers or prior to minor procedures on the genitalia.

Lidocaine – prilocaine works by numbing the surface and lower layers of skin to prevent pain messages from being sent from the nerves under the skin.

The numbing effect starts about 1 hour after applying the medication and will continue for at least 2 hours after removing the medication.

How should I use this Emla Numbing Cream?

The amount of cream to be applied to the affected area, and the length of time it is left on the skin, depends on the type of procedure being done. Applying more cream or leaving it on for a longer period of time than recommended by your doctor can cause serious side effects.

Apply the cream to clean, dry skin and cover it with a dressing that does not allow the skin underneath to contact with air.

This allows the medications to be absorbed into the skin. The numbing effect starts about 1 hour after the cream is applied.

Do not apply it near the eyes or inside the ears or mouth. After applying the cream, cover it with an air-tight dressing to allow the cream to be absorbed.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications.

If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not apply more cream than is recommended by your doctor and do not leave the medication on the skin for longer than advised.

Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Clinical Advice

Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles.

If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do.

It can be harmful to people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.

What form(s) does this medication come in?

Cream
Each 1 gram of cream contains 25 mg of lidocaine and 25 mg of prilocaine. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carboxy polymethylene, polyoxyethylene, hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to 8.7–9.7, and purified water.

Weight	0.5 kg