Emla

• Ensure that the skin is clean and dry • Press out sufficient quantity of cream onto the site of the procedure o Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist how much cream to use • Do not spread out the cream • Do not exceed maximum recommended dose • Wipe off the cream and clean the area with alcohol

Lidocaine (lignocaine) 25 mg/g and prilocaine 25 mg/g

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

• Ensure that the skin is clean and dry • Press out a sufficient quantity of cream onto the site of the procedure • Do not spread out the cream • For needle procedures in adults this is about 2g or half of a tube • Take one of the enclosed occlusive dressings and remove the centre cutout piece (Other occlusive dressings can be used if there is no dressing in pack. E.g. plastic film such as cling wrap should be stuck on with adhesive tape) • Peel the paper liner from the paper framed dressing. • Cover Emla cream so that you get a thick layer underneath • Smooth down the dressing edges carefully to avoid leakage • Remove the paper frame and mark the time of application on the occlusive dressing • Remove the occlusive dressing immediately before the procedure • Wipe off the cream and clean the area with alcohol • Visit https: /www.emla.com.au/howtoapply/ for more info

Lidocaine (lignocaine) 25 mg/g and prilocaine 25 mg/g

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

• Make sure that the area of the skin to be numbed is clean and dry • Take hold of the aluminium flap at the corner of the patch and bend it backwards. • Next, take hold of the corner of the beige-coloured patch layer • Pull the two layers apart, separating the adhesive surface from the protective liner • Making sure you do not touch the white round pad which contains Emla, apply patch to the intended area and press firmly around the edges • Time of application can be marked onto the corner of the patch taking care not to press the centre of the dressing. A ballpoint pen may be used for this purpose • Visit https: /www.emla.com.au/howtoapply/ for more info CHILDREN DOSAGE MAXIMUM DOSES Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose: Infants 0 up to 3 months - 1 patch Infants 3 up to 12 months - 2 patches Children 1 up to 12 years - 5 patches DOSAGE Emla Patch must be applied at least one hour before the start of the procedure. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose. See pack insert for instructions.

Lidocaine (lignocaine) 25 mg/g and prilocaine 25 mg/g

If skin irritation occurs, stop use immediately and seek medical attention. For external use only, not to be taken. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not apply near eyes or on broken skin. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.