Emla (lidocaine & prilocain) 5% Cream 5g

Emla 5% Cream 5g

Product Details

This Medicine is sold by Tabihealth at the professional discretion of a Tabihealth pharmacist.

Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore, a Tabihealth pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required, your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

Local Anaesthetic (Numbing) Cream with 2 Dressings

For use on the skin.

Suitable for

Adults, adolescents, and children

Age Restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.

EMLA Cream Instructions for Application

Duration of application is usually 60 minutes but may be shorter for some procedures (see enclosed Patient Information Leaflet for further information).

1. Squeeze 1/2 tube in a mound on the area to be anesthetized. Do not rub in.
2. Peel the beige-colored ‘center cut-out’ from the dressing.
3. Peel the paper layer (marked 3M Tegaderm) from the dressing.
4. Apply the adhesive dressing with its paper frame to cover the EMLA. Do not spread the cream.
5. Remove the paper frame using the cut mark. Smooth down the edges of the dressing carefully and leave in place for at least 60 mins. The time of application can be written on the occlusive dressing.
6. After 60 mins (maximum 5 hours), remove the dressing. Wipe off the EMLA. Clean the entire area with alcohol and begin the procedure.

Hazards and Cautions

For use on the skin. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Storage

Do not store above 30°C, do not freeze.

Precautions

This is a medicine;

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffer from allergies.

Active ingredients

Lidocaine & Prilocaine

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Each gram contains Lidocaine 25mg, Prilocaine 25mg.

Also contains: macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, carbomer 974P, sodium hydroxide, and purified water. See Patient Information Leaflet for further information.