LOCAL ANESTHETIC CREAM - AND MEDICATION

Emla: Anesthetic ointment



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Emla is a cream that contains two active substances called lidocaine and prilocaine, which have a local anesthetic action. This ointment lulls the skin for a short time and is useful for use before piercing, drawing blood, taking a vaccine, or making a hole in the ear, for example. This ointment may also be used before some medical procedures, such as administration of injectables or placement of catheters, to reduce pain