EMLA Cream 5% – 5g

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EMLA Cream 5% is an anaesthetic cream used to numb areas of the skin before an injection or a minor procedure.

It is ideal for reducing the pain before a needle, especially for children who are nervous or worried.

How EMLA Cream 5% works

EMLA Cream 5% contains the local anaesthetics lidocaine and prilocaine. They work together to numb the surface of the skin, ensuring that you don’t feel any pain.

You might still be able to feel touch and pressure.

Directions

Always use EMLA Cream 5% exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.

Apply the cream to the skin you want to numb but do not rub the cream in. Place the dressing over the cream with the adhesive side down. Remove the backing paper and smooth down the edges of the dressing.

Leave the dressing in place for 60 minutes, removing it before the procedure.

How much cream you use will depend on what it is being used for. Refer to the patient information leaflet for more information on the amount of cream needed.

Side effects

EMLA Cream 5% may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:

• Mild skin reactions
• Numbness or tingling
• Burning, itching or warmth
• Methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder, more common in infants)
• Small, dot-shaped bleeding around the area of the procedure

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.

Warnings

EMLA Cream 5% may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if:

• You or your child have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• You or your child have methemoglobinemia
• You or your child have atopic dermatitis

Do not use this cream on broken skin, where there is a skin rash or on eczema.

Do not use it in or near the eyes or inside the nose, ears or mouth. Do not apply it to your anus or the genitals of children.

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you or your child are taking the following medication:

• Sulphonamides and nitrofurantoin (used to treat infections)
• Phenytoin and phenobarbitol (used to treat epilepsy)
• Medicines used to treat an uneven heartbeat e.g. amiodarone
• Cemetadine or beta-blockers

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new product. 

Storage information

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging.

Important information

Make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this product is right for you.

Store 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.