Emla Numbing Cream 5% 5g With Two Dressings

Ingredients:

Lidocaine (25mg) and Prilocaine (25mg), Macrogolglycerol Hydroxystearate, Carbomer 974P, Sodium Hydroxide and Purified Water.

Indication:

Emla Cream is a numbing cream for easing the pain of needle procedures, including injections, immunisations and blood tests. The cream contains two active substances, lidocaine and prilocaine, which together create the numbing effect.

Directions:

Read the enclosed patient information leaflet before you apply the numbing agent. Apply Emla cream directly to skin, 60 minutes before the procedure. Cover the cream with an air-tight, non-absorbent and transparent occlusive dressing, so the active ingredients soak into the skin and do not get wiped off.

Caution:

Keep out of the sight and reach of children For topical anaesthesia of the skin Read carefully the patient information leaflet and exactly follow the instructions provided for your situation Store below 30°C and do not freeze The length of time before your procedure that Emla should be applied to the skin can vary with age and according to the procedure If using for a child less than 1 year old, you must remove the cream after one hour You may experience a mild reaction where the cream has been used, which is normal and will disappear in a short while. This includes; paleness or redness of the skin, slight puffiness, initial burning or itching If you experience any troublesome or unusual effects while you are using Emla Cream, stop using it and check with your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible

Disclaimer

This information is provided for your reference only and it is not to be relied upon on its own as instructions for use of this medication. It is not a replacement for and should only be used in conjunction with full consultation with a licensed healthcare professional, the information provided by your pharmacist and the manufacturer of the medication. It may not contain all the available information you require and cannot substitute professional medical care, nor does it take into account all individual circumstances. Other than liability for death or personal injury arising out of our negligence, we shall not be held responsible or liable for any claims or damages arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein, its contents or omissions, or otherwise.