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Ingredients, MAL, Manufacturer

• Active Ingredients: Each gram of cream contains 25 mg of lidocaine and 25 mg of prilocaine.

• Marketing Authorisation (MAL): MAL19890695AZ

• Manufacturer: Aspen Bad Oldesloe GmbH, Germany

Content

• Active Ingredients: Each gram of cream contains 25 mg lidocaine and 25 mg prilocaine.

• Formulation: White, soft cream.

• Packaging: Single 5g tube.
   

Indications

Emla Cream is indicated for:

• Topical anaesthesia of the skin in connection with needle insertion (e.g., intravenous catheters or blood sampling) and superficial surgical procedures in adults and the paediatric population.

• Topical anaesthesia of the genital mucosa prior to superficial surgical procedures or infiltration anaesthesia in adults and adolescents ≥12 years.

• Topical anaesthesia of leg ulcers to facilitate mechanical cleansing/debridement in adults only.

Instructions

• Application Time:

  • For minor procedures (e.g., needle insertion): Apply 2g (approximately half a 5g tube) or 1.5g/10 cm² for 1 to 5 hours.

  • For dermal procedures on newly shaven skin of large body areas (e.g., laser hair removal): Maximum recommended dose is 60g over a maximum treated area of 600 cm² for a minimum of 1 hour, maximum 5 hours.

  • For dermal surgical procedures on larger areas in a hospital setting (e.g., split-skin grafting): Apply approximately 1.5–2g/10 cm² for 2 to 5 hours.

  • For genital mucosa: Apply 1g/10 cm² for 15 minutes (male) or 1–2g/10 cm² for 60 minutes (female).

  • For leg ulcers: Apply approximately 1–2g/10 cm² up to a total of 10g for 30–60 minutes.

• Application Method:

  1. Ensure the skin is clean and dry.

  2. Apply a thick layer of Emla Cream to the area.

  3. Cover with an occlusive dressing (e.g., Tegaderm® dressing or plastic wrap).

  4. Remove the dressing immediately before the procedure.

  5. Wipe off the cream and clean the area with alcohol.

• Storage:

  • Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

  • Do not store above 30°C and do not freeze.

  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package and tube after “EXP:”.

  • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.