Emla Cream 5% - 5g - With 2 Dressings
Emla Cream 5% - 5g - With 2 Dressings
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Description:
EMLA Cream is an anaesthetic cream that can be used to numb areas of skin before injections or minor procedures. It can be used by both adults and children and is perfect for kids who are scared of needles and need a way to reduce pain when they have an injection.
How to use the product:
Apply the EMLA cream to the area of skin you wish to numb, squeezing it from the tube into a mound.
Do not rub the cream in.
Remove dressing from its backing papers, leaving a frame of paper around the outside.
Gently place the dressing over the mound of the cream adhesive side down, without spreading the cream under the dressing.
Remove the final piece of backing paper and smooth down the edges of the dressing.
Leave in place for 60 minutes, letting your doctor or nurse remove the dressing just before they carry out your medical procedure.
Ingredients:
The active substances are lidocaine and prilocaine. Each gram of cream contains 25 mg of lidocaine and 25 mg of prilocaine.
The other ingredients are macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, Carbomer 974P, sodium hydroxide and purified water.
Side effects:
Like all medications, EMLA Cream can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. These include:
Local skin reactions during treatment, e.g. paleness, redness, swelling.
An initially mild sensation of burning, itching, or warmth during treatment Numbness or tingling during treatment Irritation of treated skin during treatment of leg ulcers Allergic reactions, which may be serious, and can in rare cases develop into anaphylactic shock, showing symptoms such as skin rash, swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, fainting Methaemoglobinaemia, which is a blood disorder, this may be more common in infants.
Small dot-shaped bleeding on the treated area, particularly in children with eczema during longer treatment times Irritation of eyes If you experience these or any side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Hazards and cautions:
EMLA Cream should not be used on infants who were born before 37 weeks. Do not use this product on the genitals of children under the age of 12, or on children under 12 who are also being treated with medicines that affect blood pigment levels.
Do not use this product if you are allergic to lidocaine, prilocaine, or any of the other listed ingredients.
For external use only.
Do not apply this cream to the following areas: Cuts grazes, or wounds, excluding leg ulcers On skin rash or areas of eczema In or near the eyes Inside the nose, ear, or mouth In the back passage (anus) On the genitals of children
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you or your child:
Have a rare inherited illness that affects the blood called ‘glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
Have a problem with blood pigment levels called ‘methaemoglobinaemia’.
Have an itchy skin condition called ‘atopic dermatitis’ You may need to use this cream for a short period.
Using this cream for longer than 30 minutes could increase the chances of a local skin reaction.
Take medications or products for heart rhythm disorders, e.g. amiodarone.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product.
If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
Expiry date:
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Storage instructions:
Please store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach and sight of children.