All you need for a less painful needle experience or skin procedure.
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults, adolescents and children
Active ingredients:
Lidocaine & prilocaine
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
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Local anaesthetic (numbing) cream with 2 dressings.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION – SEE ENCLOSED LEAFLET AND BASE OF CARTON
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For use on the skin.
Suitable for
Adults, adolescents and children
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
EMLA Cream instructions for application.
Duration of application is usually 60 minutes, but may be shorter for some procedures (see enclosed Patient Information Leaflet for further information).
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Squeeze 1/2 tube in a mound on the area to be anaesthetised. Do not rub in.
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Peel the beige coloured 'centre cut-out' from the dressing.
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Peel the paper layer (marked 3M Tegaderm) from the dressing.
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Apply the adhesive dressing with its paper frame to cover the EMLA. Do not spread the cream.
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Remove the paper frame using the cut mark. Smooth down the edges of the dressing carefully and leave in place for at least 60 mins. The time of application can be written on the occlusive dressing.
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After 60 mins (maximum 5 hours), remove the dressing. Wipe off the EMLA. Clean entire area with alcohol and begin procedure.
Hazards and Cautions
For use on the skin. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Storage
Do not store above 30°C, do not freeze.
Precautions
This is a medicine;
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Active ingredients
Lidocaine & prilocaine
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Each gram contains Lidocaine 25mg, prilocaine 25mg
Also contains: macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, carbomer 974P, sodium hydroxide and purified water.
See Patient Information Leaflet for further information.
Attachments
EMLA Cream 5% - 5g
