{"product_id":"emla-cream-5x5g-12-dressings","title":"EMLA® Cream 5% – 5 × 5g + 12 Dressings (P)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEMLA® Cream 5% is a \u003cstrong\u003etopical local anaesthetic cream\u003c\/strong\u003e containing \u003cstrong\u003elidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e, used to temporarily numb the skin before certain medical procedures.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is licensed for topical anaesthesia before procedures such as \u003cstrong\u003eneedle insertion, blood sampling, intravenous cannulation and minor superficial skin procedures\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains \u003cstrong\u003elidocaine 25mg\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains \u003cstrong\u003eprilocaine 25mg\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal local anaesthetic concentration: \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporarily numbs the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable before injections, blood tests and cannulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used before certain superficial skin procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePharmacy Medicine (P)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30g tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dressings included in the standard 30g pack \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApply a \u003cstrong\u003ethick layer\u003c\/strong\u003e to intact skin and cover with an appropriate occlusive dressing where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over undergoing minor procedures such as needle insertion, the SmPC recommends approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2g\u003c\/strong\u003e, or around \u003cstrong\u003e1.5g per 10cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e, applied for \u003cstrong\u003e1–5 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. Doses and application times for children vary according to age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlways follow the Patient Information Leaflet for the exact dose and application time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if allergic to lidocaine, prilocaine or similar local anaesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with the eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the recommended dose or application time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial dosing restrictions apply in babies and young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertain uses, including genital mucosa and leg ulcers, should only be carried out by or under supervision of a healthcare professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the Patient Information Leaflet before use \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMLA®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lidocaine + Prilocaine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5% + 2.5% (5% total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aspen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegal classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePharmacy Medicine (P)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketing authorisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e PL 39699\/0088\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marks Tey Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57576982118773,"sku":null,"price":23.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2543\/2776\/files\/Emla_cream_5x5g.jpg?v=1789557778","url":"https:\/\/www.marksteypharmacy.co.uk\/products\/emla-cream-5x5g-12-dressings","provider":"Marks Tey Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}