Emla 5% Patch x 2

DESCRIPTION

emla is a local skin anaesthetic that is applied to the skin prior to procedures such as needles, to help prevent pain. By applying emla at home prior to your procedure, you can significantly reduce the pain and distress for you and your child.
emla is recommended for many procedures, and is suitable for use by adults and children over six months. Some of the procedures emla is used for include:
Needle insertions
Blood sampling
Pain-free administering of local anaesthetic injections
Superficial skin surgery including:
Moles and Skin Cancer removal
Wart removal
Hair removal
Laser treatment
emla is an effective skin anaesthetic that can be used to lessen the pain of many minor cosmetic procedures.1 Simply apply emla 1 hour before the procedure for emla to work.  The creams are recommended for superficial skin surgery and anaesthesia of larger areas and are available as 5 x 5g tubes with 10 dressings.
The Patches are recommended for needles and anaesthesia of small areas and are available in packs of 2 or 20.