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What is Emla Cream? Emla is a numbing cream that can be applied to the skin before needle or laser procedures. Whether you have a fear of needles, like many children and adults, or simply wish to make a procedure more comfortable, Emla can help. From blood tests to vaccinations or injections, tattoos to cosmetic procedures, applying Emla numbing cream in advance can help you avoid the 'ouch' of needles.
show more show lessEMLA Cream contains two active substances called lidocaine and prilocaine. EMLA Cream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short time. It is put on the skin before certain medical procedures, this helps to stop the pain on the skin.
58 reviews In Stock £5.09Emla Cream - 30g Tube (No Dressings) is used to ease the pain of medical or cosmetic needle procedures, including injections and superficial skin procedures.
76 reviews In Stock £24.99EMLA Cream contains two active substances called lidocaine and prilocaine. EMLA Cream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short time. It is put on the skin before certain medical procedures, this helps to stop the pain on the skin.
20 reviews In Stock £5.45EMLA Cream contains two active substances called lidocaine and prilocaine. EMLA Cream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short time. It is put on the skin before certain medical procedures, this helps to stop the pain on the skin.
9 reviews In Stock £23.00Emla contains two anaesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine, which create Emla's numbing effect. Application of Emla can therefore make needle procedures more comfortable and less worrying. You can use Emla Cream before medical needle procedures such as blood tests, vaccinations or cannulas, as well cosmetic needle or laser procedures including tattoo application or removal, microblading, microneedling, fillers, cosmetic injections or laser hair removal.
Make sure you leave enough time to apply Emla Cream ahead of your appointment. Timings can vary depending on the procedure (check the package insert for details) but in most cases it takes about an hour for Emla's numbing effect to work.
Emla Cream is a soft white cream that you apply directly to the skin in a thick layer. Follow these directions for application:
After application, the surface of the skin will be numb for at least two hours, except on the face where the duration is shorter.
Emla Cream. For topical anaesthesia of the skin. Always read the label.
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