This is a cream that contains the two local anaesthetics called lidocaine and prilocaine.

• EMLA Cream is used before procedures such as injections, skin grafts or other minor procedures to reduce the pain experienced (see anaesthesia and pain control.)
  
  
• EMLA Cream is suitable for adults and children over 1 year and is also available for babies in some markets.

EMLA Cream is applied to your skin prior to the procedure and the two local anaesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine, produce skin numbness.

• EMLA Cream is applied to your skin prior to the procedure. Your doctor or health care professional might cover it with a dressing.
  
  
• EMLA is also available as a disc (patch) containing the two local anaesthetics which can be placed on your skin for a period of time prior to the procedure.