Emla Cream 5g Topical Anesthetic

Description

Emla Cream Topical Anesthetic

Emla Cream can be used to numb the skin before medical needle procedures, tattoo application or removal, and certain cosmetic procedures involving needles or lasers. Emla is suitable for adults and children of any age, from birth to term.

Emla Cream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short period of time. It is applied to the skin before certain medical procedures. This helps stop the pain in the skin; however, you may still have the sensation of pressure and touch.

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How To Use Emla Cream?

Always use Emla Cream exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. This product is available in different packaging sizes. You will be provided with a suitable container size for your intended use.

1. Emla Cream can be used in this way in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age, but only under the supervision of a doctor or nurse.
2. The usual dosage is 1.5 g to 2 g of cream per 10 cm² (10 square centimeters) area of skin.
3. The cream is applied under a dressing for 2 to 5 hours.

What You Need to Know Before You Start Using Emla Cream

Do Not Use Emla Cream:

• if you are allergic to lidocaine or prilocaine, other similar local anesthetics or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• Warnings and precautions
• Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using EMLA Cream:
• if you or your child have a rare inherited disease affecting the blood called ‘glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency’.
• if you or your child have a problem with blood pigment levels called “methemoglobinemia”.
• Do not use EMLA Cream on areas with a rash, cuts, grazes, or other open wounds, except for a leg ulcer. If you have any of these problems, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using the cream.
• If you or your child have an itchy skin condition called “atopic dermatitis,” a shorter application time may be sufficient. Application times longer than 30 minutes may lead to a higher incidence of local skin reactions (see also section 4 “Possible side effects”).
• if you take certain products for heart rhythm disorders (class III antiarrhythmics, such as amiodarone). In this case, the doctor will monitor your heart function.

Some Common Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Emla: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.

Call your doctor right away if you have:

severe burning, stinging, or irritation where the medication was applied; swelling or redness;n sudden dizziness or drowsiness after applying the medicine; confusion, blurred vision, ringing in the ears; bruising or purple appearance of the skin; either Unusual temperature sensations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it legal to use EMLA?
A: it is a topical (skin) cream that contains the active ingredients lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used as a local anesthetic to prevent pain during superficial medical or surgical procedures. EMLA cream has been authorized at national level in EU Member States since 1984.

Q: Can EMLA cream be used with Viagra?
A: it is an effective treatment for men who experience premature ejaculation, while Viagra is primarily used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction. There is no evidence that EMLA cream interacts negatively with Viagra and these medications can be used at the same time.

Q: How fast does EMLA work?
A: it begins to act 60 minutes after application. You can leave it on for up to 4 hours for children 3 months and older (1 hour for children under 3 months). You’ll know it’s working if your child’s skin starts to feel numb (the child doesn’t pull away when you touch the spot with your fingernail).