Emla 5% with Occlusive Dressings TM
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Active ingredients: lidocaine + prilocaine, lidocaine, prilocaine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: EMLA 5% CREAM (kit)What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Topical anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of IV catheters, blood sampling, vaccination; superficial surgical procedures, including split skin grafting. Topical anaesthesia of leg ulcers to facilitate mechanical cleansing and debridement. Topical anaesthesia of genital skin prior to superficial surgical procedures or infiltration anaesthesia. Topical anaesthesia of the skin prior to minor superficial cosmetic procedures.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Cream
- Topical
- White soft homogenous cream
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 5g x 1 with 2 occlusive dressings pack
- 5g x 5 with 10 occlusive dressings pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient lidocaine
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
For the active ingredient prilocaine
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
