EMLA Cream 5%
Category
Analgesics
Manufacturer
ASPEN PHARMACARE UK LTD
Pack size
5g tube with 2 dressings, 5g tube, 30g tube, 5 x 5g tubes and 12 dressings
RRP
£5.99, £4.99, £24.60, £23.40
Legal Status
(P) , (P) , (P) , (P)
Uses
Local anaesthetic (numbing) cream for application to the skin. Can be used to numb the skin before medical needle procedures, tattoo application and removal and certain cosmetic procedures involving needles and lasers.
Format and Ingredients
White soft cream containing:
Lidocaine 2.5% w/w
Prilocaine 2.5% w/w
Dosage
Suitable for use by children (from 37 weeks gestation) and adults. The quantity and application time varies depending on the age, procedure and location. Refer to the package insert or SmPC for full details.