A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Emla Patient, Information, Instructions - Lidocaine and Prilocaine
Emla Patient, Information, Instructions - Lidocaine and Prilocaine
PATIENT INFORMATION
When EMLA is used, the patient
should be aware that the production
of dermal analgesia may be accompanied by the block
of all sensations in the treated skin. For this reason, the patient
should avoid inadvertent trauma
to the treated area by
scratching, rubbing, or exposure
to extreme hot or cold temperatures
until complete sensation
has returned.
Instructions for Application
EMLA Cream
1. In adults, apply
2.5 g of cream (1/2 the 5 g tube) per
20 to 25 cm2 (approx. 2 in. by 2 in.) of skin
in a thick layer at the
site of the procedure.
For pediatric patients, apply ONLY
as prescribed by your physician.
If your child is below
the age of 3 months or small
for their age, please inform your doctor
before applying EMLA, which can be harmful, if applied over too
much skin at one time
in young children.
If your child becomes
very dizzy, excessively sleepy, or developes duskiness of the face
or lips after applying EMLA, remove the cream
and contact your physician
at once.
2. Take an occlusive
dressing (provided
with the 5 g tubes only) and remove the center
cut-out piece.
3. Peel the paper
liner from the paper framed
dressing.
4. Cover the EMLA® Cream so that you get
a thick layer underneath.
Do not spread out the cream. Smooth down
the dressing edges
carefully and ensure it is secure to avoid leakage. (This is especially
important when the patient
is a child.)
5. Remove the paper
frame. The time of application can easily be marked directly on
the occlusive dressing.
EMLA® must be applied at least 1 hour before the
start of a routine procedure
and for 2 hours before the start of a painful procedure.
The following step
will be performed by the
health professional.
6. Remove the occlusive
dressing, wipe off the EMLA® Cream, clean the entire
area with an antiseptic
solution and prepare
the patient for the
procedure. The duration of effective skin
anesthesia will
be at least 1 hour after removal of the occlusive dressing.
PRECAUTIONS
- Do not apply near eyes or on open wounds.
- Do not use in children under one month of age.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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