Emla
EMLA cream numbs the skin temporarily to reduce pain during certain medical procedures.
Form
emulsiovoide
Strength
25 mg/g + 25 mg/g
Active Ingredient
Lidocaine
Manufacturer
Aspen Pharma Trading Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 12, the usual dose is 2 grams of cream.
Method
Squeeze a thick layer of cream onto the skin where it needs to be numbed. Do not rub it in. Cover the cream gently with a dressing. Leave it on for at least 60 minutes, but no longer than 5 hours, before the procedure. For genital skin, application times vary.
Important
The maximum single dose is typically 60 grams for large skin areas, but it depends on the area and procedure. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Temporary skin reactions like pale skin, redness, or swelling where the cream was applied.
- •A mild burning, itching, or warm feeling at the treated area.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions, which can rarely be severe (anaphylactic shock), causing rash, swelling, fever, trouble breathing, and fainting.
- •Methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder).
- •Small pinpoint bleeding at the treated area (especially in children with eczema if cream is left on for a long time).
- •Eye irritation or chemical burns if EMLA accidentally gets into the eyes.
Important Warnings
- Do not use EMLA if you are allergic to lidocaine, prilocaine, similar numbing medicines, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you or your child has a rare blood condition called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or methemoglobinemia.
- Do not use EMLA on rashes, cuts, scrapes, or open wounds (except for leg ulcers). Talk to your doctor if you have these skin conditions.
- If you or your child has itchy skin (atopic dermatitis), a shorter application time might be enough. Using it for more than 30 minutes can cause more skin reactions.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines for an irregular heartbeat (like amiodarone). Your doctor will monitor your heart.
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- Avoid getting EMLA in your eyes, as it can cause irritation or chemical burns. If it gets in your eyes, rinse immediately with warm water or saline. Protect your eye until feeling returns.
- Do not use EMLA on a damaged eardrum.
- Do not use EMLA on the genital mucous membranes of children under 12 years old.
- Do not use EMLA in children under 12 months who are also taking other medicines that affect blood pigment levels (e.g., sulfonamides).
- Do not use EMLA on premature babies.