Emla 5% Lidocaine Prilocaine Cream, 5x5g Pieces

Emla 5% Cream in the 5-sachet format provides the same trusted eutectic Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical anaesthetic formula in individually portioned 5g sachets for multiple anaesthetic applications. The eutectic mixture of Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5% forms a liquid at room temperature that penetrates intact skin significantly more effectively than either agent alone, achieving local anaesthesia to a depth sufficient for needle insertions when applied under an occlusive dressing for 45 to 60 minutes.

Specs

• Active ingredients: Lidocaine 2.5%, Prilocaine 2.5%
• Drug class: Topical eutectic local anaesthetic
• Form: Cream in individual sachets
• Pack size: 5 sachets x 5g each
• Onset: 45 to 60 minutes under occlusion
• Duration: 1 to 2 hours of anaesthesia post-removal

Benefits

• The multi-sachet format provides 5 separate pre-measured applications of the 5g dose that is appropriate for standard area treatments - eliminating the need to measure from a tube and reducing the risk of over or under-application
• Each 5g sachet is sufficient to anaesthetize a 20-25cm² area for standard needle procedures - the standard area needed for a single venipuncture site or a small cosmetic treatment area
• The eutectic formulation penetrates intact skin to anaesthetize nerve endings to a depth of several millimetres, providing complete local numbness for superficial needle insertions, fine-gauge blood draws, and dermal filler injections
• Individual sachets maintain the sterility of unused product - a single sachet is opened and used for one application, ensuring the remaining sachets are not contaminated by repeated opening
• Five applications make the multi-sachet format more economical per application than multiple single-use tube packs for patients with regular needle-based medical or cosmetic treatments

How to Use

• Open one sachet immediately before use
• Apply a thick layer of cream (the entire 5g sachet content) to the skin area to be anaesthetized
• Cover with an occlusive dressing (cling film or provided patch) pressed flat against the cream
• Leave in place for 45 to 60 minutes for needle procedures - up to 90 minutes for deeper procedures
• Remove the dressing and wipe away the cream immediately before the procedure
• The anaesthetized area will appear blanched and feel numb
• Duration of anaesthesia: 1 to 2 hours post-removal
• Do not apply to mucous membranes, broken skin, or the eye area
• Maximum safe surface area limits apply - consult physician for large area anaesthesia needs