Emla Numbing Cream With 2 Dressings 5g

Emla Numbing Cream contains two active local anaesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine, which work together to numb the skin. This makes procedures that might otherwise be painful, such as having a needle put in or undergoing minor skin operations, much more comfortable. It's especially useful for those with a fear of needles or for managing discomfort during various medical or cosmetic skin treatments.

How Emla Cream Works for Skin Numbing

The lidocaine and prilocaine in Emla Cream penetrate the skin, temporarily blocking nerve signals in the treated area. While you may still feel pressure or touch, the sensation of pain is significantly reduced, helping you feel more at ease. This fast-acting formula is suitable for both adults and children, providing targeted relief where you need it most.

Versatile Uses for Emla Numbing Cream

Emla Numbing Cream With 2 Dressings 5g is a versatile solution for localised pain relief. It can be applied before a range of procedures, including:

• Routine injections and vaccinations, including travel vaccinations.
• Blood tests and cannula insertion.
• Minor skin operations, such as the removal of warts & verrucas or other small lesions.
• Cleansing and debridement of leg ulcers.
• Hair removal techniques on larger areas of newly shaven skin.

By using Emla Cream, you can approach these procedures with greater confidence, knowing that your skin will be comfortably numb. For further details on pain management, explore our pain relief category.

How to use EMLA Cream 5%

Always use Emla Numbing Cream With 2 Dressings 5g exactly as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. If you are unsure, please check with a healthcare professional.

General Application

Where to put the cream, how much to use, and how long to leave it on will depend on its intended use. Your healthcare professional will guide you, or you can follow these general instructions:

• Squeeze the cream into a mound on the area of skin where it is needed. Do not rub the cream in.
• Peel the 'centre cut-out' from one of the provided dressings.
• Peel the paper layer from the dressing.
• Remove the covers of the adhesive side of the dressing. Place it carefully over the mound of cream. Do not spread the cream under the dressing.
• Remove the plastic backing. Smooth down the edges of the dressing carefully. Leave it in place for the recommended time.
• Your doctor or nurse will remove the dressing and cream just before the medical procedure.

Specific Usage Instructions

For use on skin before small procedures (e.g., injections, minor skin operations)

• Adults and adolescents (12 years and over): Apply 2g of cream for 1 to 5 hours under a dressing.
• Newborn infants (0-2 months): Up to 1g of cream on an area not larger than 10 cm². Application time: 1 hour (not more). Only one single dose in any 24-hour period.
• Infants (3-11 months): Up to 2g of cream on a total skin area not larger than 20 cm². Application time: approx. 1 hour, maximum 4 hours.
• Children (1-6 years): Up to 10g of cream on a total skin area not larger than 100 cm². Application time: approx. 1 hour, maximum 5 hours.
• Children (7-11 years): Up to 20g of cream on a total skin area not larger than 200 cm². Application time: approx. 1 hour, maximum 5 hours.

A maximum of 2 doses at least 12 hours apart may be given to children over 3 months of age in any 24-hour period.

If used on children with atopic dermatitis (itchy skin condition), the application time is 30 minutes, no longer.

For use on genital skin (Adults and adolescents over 12 years)

Use on genitals should be supervised by a doctor or nurse.

• Before injections of local anaesthetics (adult men only): 1g of cream for each 10 cm² area, applied for 15 minutes under a dressing.
• Before minor skin surgery (e.g., removal of warts): 5g to 10g of cream applied for 10 minutes with no dressing. The procedure should start immediately afterwards.

For use on leg ulcers before cleaning or debridement (Adults only)

Use on leg ulcers should be supervised by a doctor or nurse.

• Apply 1-2g of cream for each 10 cm² area, up to a total of 10g.
• Cover with an airtight dressing (e.g., plastic wrap) for 30 to 60 minutes before cleansing.
• Remove the cream with cotton gauze and start cleansing without delay.
• EMLA Cream can be used up to 15 times over 1-2 months for leg ulcer cleansing.
• The tube is intended for single use when used on leg ulcers; discard any remaining contents after each treatment.

Important Warnings and Precautions for EMLA Cream 5%

Please read these warnings carefully. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

Do not use EMLA Cream if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to lidocaine, prilocaine, other similar local anaesthetics, or any other ingredients of EMLA Cream 5%.

Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using EMLA Cream if:

• You or your child are anaemic (a blood problem with too few red blood cells).
• You or your child have a rare inherited illness affecting the blood, called 'glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency'.
• You or your child have a problem with blood pigment levels, called 'methaemoglobinaemia'.
• You or your child have a skin condition called atopic dermatitis; a shorter application time (30 minutes) may be sufficient, as longer times could increase local skin reactions.
• Your child is a pre-term newborn infant.
• Your child is younger than 12 months and is being treated with other medicines affecting blood pigment levels ('methaemoglobinaemia').
• You take particular products for heart rhythm disorders (class III antiarrhythmics, such as amiodarone). Your doctor will monitor your heart function.

Avoid using EMLA Cream on the following areas:

• Cuts, grazes or wounds, excluding leg ulcers.
• Where there is a skin rash or eczema.
• In or near the eyes. If EMLA Cream accidentally gets into your eye, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water or salt (sodium chloride) solution and be careful to avoid getting anything in your eye until feeling returns.
• Inside the nose, ear, or mouth.
• In the back passage (anus).
• On the genitals of children.
• On an impaired eardrum.
• On an area of newly shaven skin larger than 600 cm² (e.g., 30 cm by 20 cm). The maximum total dose is 60g.

If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. The active substances pass into breast milk but in amounts generally too small to pose a risk to the child.

Potential Side Effects

Like all medicines, EMLA Cream can cause side effects, though not everyone experiences them. If you experience any severe allergic reactions (e.g., rash, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, swelling of face/lips/tongue), stop using the cream and seek immediate medical attention.

Common side effects (affect less than 1 in 10 people):

• Redness, slight swelling, or pale skin where the cream was used (usually temporary).
• Mild burning, itching, or warmth sensation (common on genital mucosa or leg ulcers).

Uncommon side effects (affect less than 1 in 100 people):

• Mild burning, itching, or warmth sensation on the skin.
• Tingling sensation in the treated area (genital mucosa).
• Irritation of treated skin during leg ulcer treatment.

Rare side effects (affect less than 1 in 1,000 people):

• Small red dots on the skin where cream was applied (more likely in children with atopic dermatitis).
• Eye irritation if cream accidentally enters the eyes.

If you use more EMLA Cream than recommended, or if you experience symptoms like feeling light-headed or dizzy, tingling around the mouth, numbness of the tongue, abnormal taste, blurred vision, or ringing in the ears, seek medical advice immediately.

Storage Information

• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not store above 30°C and do not freeze.
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the tube and package.
• Dispose of medicines responsibly; ask your pharmacist for advice.

Emla Numbing Cream 5% Ingredients

Emla Numbing Cream 5% contains two active substances and other inactive ingredients:

• Active Substances: Each gram of cream contains 25 mg of lidocaine and 25 mg of prilocaine.
• Other Ingredients: Polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer 974P, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.