Emla cream + Tegaderm plaster, 5 g

Emla® cream + 2 Tegaderm™ patches

Emla® Cream + 2 Tegaderm™ patches locally anesthetize the skin and reduce the sensation of pain in the treated area.It is suitable for skin anesthesia before vaccinations or for surface anesthesia before tattoos on larger areas of skin.The cream is easy and uncomplicated to apply and is dermatologically tested.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The cream contains 25 mg of lidocaine and 25 mg of prilocaine per gram. Excipients include carbomer 974P, macrogol glycerol hydroxystearate, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

Areas of application

Emla® Cream + 2 Tegaderm™ patches are used to anesthetize the skin before needle punctures, such as injections or blood draws, as well as during minor surgical procedures on the skin.In adults and adolescents aged 12 and over, it can also be used to anesthetize the genitals before medical procedures such as wart removal.In adults, it is used to anesthetize the skin before cleaning or removing damaged skin for leg ulcers.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be used if you are allergic to lidocaine or prilocaine, other similar local anesthetics or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Dosage

The dosage for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age is 2 g of cream for smaller procedures and a maximum of 60 g for larger skin areas.The cream takes effect for 1 to 2 hours and the effect lasts for at least 2 hours.It is important to follow the instructions in the package leaflet.

Application

When applying the cream, you should carefully follow the following instructions: Squeeze out a mound of cream from the tube where it is needed.Peel off the paper layer from the central cutout of the patch on the non-adhesive side and remove the backing on the adhesive side of the patch.Carefully place the plaster over the pile of cream and remove the paper backing.Press the corners of the patch carefully and leave it on for at least 60 minutes.Your doctor or nurse will remove the patch and remove the cream just before having the medical procedure.

Patient information

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using the cream if you or your child have a rare congenital disease called "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency" or a problem with the blood levels of the blood pigment methemoglobin, called "methaemoglobinemia".Except for leg ulcers, do not use the cream on areas with rashes, cuts, abrasions, or other open wounds.If you or your child have an itchy skin condition called "atopic dermatitis," a shorter exposure time may be sufficient.If you are taking special medicines for cardiac arrhythmias, the doctor will monitor your heart function.Due to the possible increased absorption through freshly shaved skin, it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage, skin area and exposure time.Avoid getting the cream in your eyes as this may cause irritation.The preparation should not be used on a damaged eardrum.If you use the cream before vaccinations with live vaccines, you should visit your doctor or nurse again within the specified time to check the vaccination result.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.Occasional use of the cream during pregnancy is unlikely to have any negative effects on the unborn child.The active ingredients of the drug pass into breast milk, but in such small quantities that there is generally no risk to the child.Animal studies showed no impairment of male or female fertility.

Notes

Contains macrogol glycerol hydroxystearate.Avoid contact with eyes.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.