{"product_id":"emla-5-cream-5g-lidocaine-prilocaine-numbing-cream","title":"Emla 5% Cream 5g Lidocaine\/Prilocaine Numbing Cream","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"description-heading-1\"\u003eWhat is EMLA cream 5%?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nEMLA 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.\n\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"description-heading-3\"\u003eHow does EMLA Cream 5% work to numb my skin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nEMLA Cream contains two local anaesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine, which both works to numb the surface of the skin. When this happens, you won’t be able to feel pain, but may still be able to feel pressure and touch, making this perfect for minor procedures or injections. You’ll typically apply a layer of this cream an hour before your procedure (although this can differ depending on your age or condition) and leave it in place, giving it enough time to get to work and numb your skin effectively before you wipe it away.\n\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"description-heading-4\"\u003eHow long does this anaesthetic last?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nWhen you’ve applied EMLA cream as recommended by the manufacturer or your doctor or pharmacist, your skin will remain numb for around 2 hours. This should be more than enough time to carry out minor procedures or for injection.\n\u003ch2 id=\"description-heading-5\"\u003eCan I use this cream if I’m taking other medication?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nIf you are using any other medication, including medications you obtained without a prescription and herbal medicines, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. This particularly applies to:\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eSulphonamides, which are used to treat infections, and nitrofurantoin, which is used for urinary tract infections, cystitis, and kidney infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003ePhenobarbital and phenytoin, which are used to treat epilepsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eOther local anaesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eMedicines used to treat an uneven heartbeat, e.g. amiodarone\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eCimetidine or beta-blockers, these can cause an increase of the blood levels of lidocaine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"description-heading-7\"\u003eHow to use this numbing cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\nApply 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.\n\n \n\u003ch2 id=\"description-heading-8\"\u003eWhat is the usual dose of EMLA Cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe usual amount of EMLA cream you will need to use will differ depending on your age. Adults will typically need to use 2g (half a 5g tube) of EMLA cream before a small procedure, but you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product so you can be sure that you’re using the right dose for you.\n\n ","brand":"STP AESTHETIC SUPPLIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64421670125945,"sku":"p_21691","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/3934\/3541\/files\/Emla.webp?v=1788078622","url":"https:\/\/stpaestheticsupplies.co.uk\/products\/emla-5-cream-5g-lidocaine-prilocaine-numbing-cream","provider":"STP AESTHETIC SUPPLIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}