Emla
EMLA is a patch that temporarily numbs the skin to reduce pain during minor medical procedures like injections or small skin operations.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 12, use 1 or more patches. For children aged 0-2 months, use 1 patch. For children 3-11 months, use up to 2 patches. For children 1-5 years, use up to 10 patches. For children 6-11 years, use up to 20 patches.
Method
Clean and dry the skin, then apply the patch at least 60 minutes before the procedure. Do not cut or divide the patch. Press firmly around its edges to ensure it sticks well. Remove the patch after the recommended application time.
Do not apply for more than 5 hours (adults and children 1 year and older). For newborns (0-2 months), apply for a maximum of 1 hour and only once every 24 hours. For children over 3 months, do not use more than 2 doses within 24 hours, with at least 12 hours between doses. If you have eczema, the maximum application time is 30 minutes.
Possible Side Effects
- •Pale skin, redness, or swelling in the treated area.
- •Mild burning, itching, or warmth at the treated area.
- •Allergic reactions, including severe ones like rash, swelling, fever, difficulty breathing, and fainting.
- •Methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder, especially in newborns and infants).
- •Small bleeding spots in the treated area (especially in children with eczema if the patch is on for a long time).
- •Eye irritation if EMLA accidentally gets into the eyes.
Important Warnings
- Do not use EMLA if you are allergic to lidocaine, prilocaine, or similar numbing medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you or your child have a rare blood disorder called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or methemoglobinemia.
- Do not apply EMLA to rashes, cuts, scratches, or open wounds, or inside the mouth.
- Be careful to avoid getting EMLA in your eyes. If it gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with water and protect them.
- Do not use EMLA in premature babies or in children under 12 months who are taking other medicines that affect blood pigment levels.
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- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, as EMLA can interact with some of them.
- Do not cut or divide the EMLA patch.