Emla 5% 5g

Emla 5% Cream 5g


Emla contains the two active substances, lidocaine and prilocaine, known as local anaesthetics. Together these ingredients create a numbing effect. When applied to clean, unbroken skin, Emla will numb the skin for a short time. It can be used to ease the pain of procedures that use needles, such as injections, blood tests, tattoos and immunisations.


Key Features

  • Temporarily numbs the skin and stops pain.
  • Use for procedures that use needles, including injections.
  • Numbing effects can be felt within an hour.


Tips & Advice

It is important to apply Emla Cream about an hour in advance of the procedure and to cover it with a water- and air-tight dressing known as an “occlusive” dressing. Some packs come with dressings included but if you choose or are offered a pack that only contains a tube of cream, don’t forget to purchase suitable occlusive dressings, so the cream penetrates the skin and does not get wiped off.