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EMLA Cream 5%, 30g Tube (No Dressings) is used to ease the pain of needle procedures, including injections, immunisations, blood tests and cannula insertions, and cosmetic skin procedures.
Product Description
What is ELMA Cream Used For?
EMLA Cream - 30g Tube (No Dressings) is suitable if you plan to use EMLA occasionally and if you only need to numb a small area of skin (e.g. for immunisations or blood tests). A 5g tube is typically enough for two applications of Emla Cream. Dressings are not included so if you choose this pack, you will need to obtain suitable dressings to cover the cream.
Elma cream is perfect for children when it comes to their first inoculations and vaccinations. This product is safe for infants and makes the experience less unpleasant.
Other Uses for ELMA Cream?
As well as numbing you before blood tests, injections and inoculations, Elma Cream can be used for tattoos and tattoo removal.
How does Emla Numbing Cream Work?
Emla Cream contains prilocaine and lidocaine, two active ingredients that help numb the skin for at least two hours.
When Emla cream is applied to the skin, the lidocaine and prilocaine help prevent pain signals passing from that area to the brain thus helping to ease the pain otherwise caused by needles or minor cosmetic skin procedures.
What is Emla Numbing Cream Used For?
- It can be used to numb the skin before needle procedures such as injections, vaccinations, blood tests and cannula insertions.
- It can be used prior to cosmetic skin procedures involving needles or lasers e.g. tattoo application and laser hair removal.
- It can be used with children of any age (from full-time birth) prior to needle procedures, including childhood immunisations to reduce pain and make it less distressing for you or your child when visiting a doctor. (Note: if using for a child less than 1-year-old, you must remove the cream after one hour)
Usage/Instructions
Emla Cream 5% instructions for application:
- Make sure that the area of the skin to be anaesthetised is clean and dry. Shave the area prior to application if necessary. Squeeze half a 5g tube of Emla cream (about 2g) onto the procedure site, over an area the size of a 50p coin. For more specific instructions, depending on age, part of the body or procedures, usage timings may be as little as 10 minutes, see the pack leaflet.
- Take one of the occlusive dressings and remove the centre cut-out piece. Peel the protective paper away from the underside. Cover the Emla cream with the dressing so that you get a thick layer underneath. Do not spread out the cream. Press down the edges firmly to avoid leakage.
- Remove the paper frame. Write the time of application onto the dressing. Emla must be applied at least one hour before the procedure and can be left in place for up to five hours for adults and four hours for children. The longer the cream stays on, the better the anaesthetic effect.
- When ready for use, remove the dressing and wipe off excess cream with a tissue.
Please make sure an appropriate occlusive dressing is used to cover the skin to maximise the absorption, and leave on the skin surface for adequate time (usually 60 minutes) ahead of the needle procedure. You can also ask your pharmacist to advise you on how much to use and where to apply. Please ensure the needle procedure is performed within the following four hours, but preferably as soon as possible after removal of the excess cream.
Warnings
Emla Cream 5% 30g warnings:
- Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the cream.
- Wash your hands after applying the cream, unless your hands are the area being treated.
- Take care to avoid contact of Emla Cream with the eyes, as this could numb the eye and prevent its protective reflexes, resulting in irritation. If you accidentally get the cream in your eyes, rinse well with lukewarm water or saline solution and protect the eye until sensation returns.
Ingredients
Emla Cream 5% contains the active ingredients Prilocaine and Lidocaine.
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FAQs
EMLA cream must be applied at least 60 minutes before procedures involving intact skin, and covered with an occlusive dressing (details are on the package insert). Maximal anaesthesia may take up to 2 hours. However, for safety reasons the maximum application time for infants under 3 months is 1 hour.
How to apply EMLA cream to port site? ›
Find your port area. Point the tube and squeeze a small amount, about the size of a quarter onto your port area. Do not cover the treated skin unless your doctor has told you to do so. If you doctor says to cover the area, use either a non-stick dressing or plastic wrap.
How long should EMLA cream be left on the skin before attempting to place an iv catheter? ›
Before applying, check that the EMLA is in date – the expiry date is usually written at the end of the tube in black print. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. 5. EMLA must be applied 60 minutes prior to the procedure.
What numbing cream is good for broken skin? ›
Lidocaine skin cream Brand names: Denela, EMLA, LMX4, Nulbia.
How to use Emla cream without dressing? ›
Squeeze the cream into a mound where it is needed on your skin (for example where the needle is going to be put in). Half a 5 g tube corresponds to about 2 g EMLA Cream. One gram of EMLA Cream pressed out of a tube of 30g is approximately 3.5 cm. Do not rub the cream in.
What dressing to use with Emla cream? ›
Once applied to the skin, the cream must be covered with one of the special air-tight, transparent dressing included in the pack.
Can you put EMLA on open wounds? ›
EMLA should only be used on unbroken skin. Do not use EMLA on areas with an infection, skin rash, cuts, grazes or other open wounds, with the exception of leg ulcers. If any of these problems are present, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using EMLA.
Where not to use EMLA? ›
Do not use Emla in or near the eyes. You can use Emla in the general vicinity of the eyes, but you must avoid getting Emla in your eyes as it may irritate. If this happens, immediately rinse well with lukewarm water or salt solution and be careful to protect your eye until feeling returns.
How long does the occlusive dressing need to be left on after applying the EMLA? ›
To provide dermal analgesia for clinical procedures such as split skin graft harvesting, EMLA should be applied under occlusive dressing for at least 2 hours. Satisfactory dermal analgesia is achieved 1 hour after application, reaches maximum at 2 to 3 hours, and persists for 1 to 2 hours after removal.
What happens if you leave numbing cream on too long? ›
How long you should keep it on: If you leave large amounts of numbing cream on your skin for extended periods of time, the active ingredient may be absorbed into your bloodstream. This can cause life-threatening side effects, such as irregular heartbeat, seizures, difficulty breathing, and coma or death.
Don't rub in the cream; you need a thick layer for Emla's numbing effect. Cover with an air-tight, water-tight dressing. When it's time for your procedure, you or your practitioner can remove the dressing and wipe off the cream.
Do you store EMLA cream in the fridge? ›
You can keep Emla Cream in the fridge, but the application to the skin at fridge temperature may feel somewhat unpleasant. You must also never freeze Emla Cream.
What cream is stronger than EMLA? ›
Topicaine had the greatest serum levels of individual lidocaine absorption (0.808 µg/mL), followed by generic EMLA (0.72 µg/mL), LMX-4 (0.44 µg/mL), BLT (0.17 µg/mL), and LET (0.13 µg/mL). On average, Topicaine had the highest serum lidocaine and MEGX levels: 0.438 µg/mL and 0.0678 µg/mL, respectively.
What is the strongest numbing cream on the market? ›
1 tube of 30g, 1.03g (package weight 3.3oz) NoPain Cream. NoPain Cream is the world's strongest numbing cream recommended by tattoo artists worldwide.
What happens if you put numbing cream on broken skin? ›
For example, covering a large area of the body with lidocaine or leaving it on the skin for a long time can lead to absorption of the drug into the bloodstream. This can also occur when it's applied to skin that is not intact such as open wounds, blisters, or burns.
Can you use EMLA on open skin? ›
EMLA should only be used on unbroken skin. Do not use EMLA on areas with an infection, skin rash, cuts, grazes or other open wounds, with the exception of leg ulcers. If any of these problems are present, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using EMLA.
How long does EMLA last once opened? ›
How long can I keep and use Emla cream after first opening? Emla cream is sterile until opened but it does not contain a preservative. Therefore, when applying to intact skin, we recommend that the cream is not used beyond 28 days of first opening and the opened pack is not used by more than one person.
How do you get EMLA cream to work? ›
Emla application: The basics
Make sure you plan ahead before you use Emla – the cream takes a while to achieve its numbing effect. Put it on about 1 hour before your procedure. Exact timings may vary depending on your age and the type of procedure. Make sure you check the patient information leaflet for details.
What are the disadvantages of EMLA cream? ›
Redness, swelling, tingling/burning, or lightening of the skin may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
