Topical anaesthetic for the skin
Why endure pain when you can emla it?
Emla Patch:
Topical anaesthetic patch
for use prior to the following procedures:
- Needle insertions e.g. blood sampling
- Vaccinations
- Superficial surgical procedures
- Split skin grafting (transplantation of skin)
Emla Cream:
Topical anaesthetic cream
for use prior to the following procedures:
- Needle insertions e.g. blood sampling
- Vaccinations
- Superficial surgical procedures
- Genital skin procedure e.g. circumcision
- Split skin grafting (transplantation of skin)
- Cleaning of leg ulcers
- Minor superficial cosmetic procedure e.g. hair
removal, tattoo removal
Why choose emla?
emla is recommended as a topical anaesthetic to numb the skin before certain procedures. emla patches are recommended for needle insertions, vaccinations, and anaesthesia of other small areas of skin. emla patches are available in packs of 2 or 20. emla cream is recommended for superficial surgical procedures, minor superficial cosmetic procedures, and anaesthesia of larger areas of skin. emla cream is available in 5g tubes with dressing or 30g tubes.