Topical cream that helps numb the skin.

EMLA Cream is a topical anaesthetic you can apply straight onto your skin. It prevents you from feeling pain.
Order EMLA Cream online with us and we’ll make getting ready for your procedure painless.
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You’ll usually need dressings to apply EMLA Cream, unless you’re putting it on your genitals. The 5g pack comes with dressings, but if you’re ordering the 30g pack, you’ll need to get your own dressings.
Your clinician will give you advice on how exactly to use EMLA Cream. Make sure to ask if you have any questions. If you’ve ordered from us, you can log into your account and send us a message.
EMLA Cream usually takes about an hour to fully numb the skin, so make sure you apply it in time for your procedure. This is because EMLA Cream needs to absorb into the skin fully. So plan to use it at least sixty minutes before you need it to start working. Once you’ve applied EMLA Cream, the effects can last for up to four hours.
Don’t apply EMLA Cream to broken or damaged skin, like places you have cuts or eczema. There are a few other places on the body where it's not really safe to apply EMLA Cream. Keep it away from your eyes, ears, nose, anus and mouth.
Because it’s absorbed slowly through the skin, you’re unlikely to have side effects from too much EMLA Cream apart from numbness. If you do experience any unusual symptoms, get medical attention right away.
If you forget to use EMLA Cream in time for your procedure, it might not work to numb your skin. You can apply EMLA Cream now and delay the procedure if possible. Using extra EMLA Cream won’t make it work more effectively.
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5 g | £19.95 |
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5 g | £27.95 |
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Effective pain relief for minor skin procedures. Works in 30-45 minutes and lasts for up to 6 hours.
Easy to use topical treatment that numbs your skin. Useful before minor procedures.
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