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What is emla?
emla® is a local skin anaesthetic that is applied to the skin prior to procedures such as needles, to help prevent pain. By applying emla® at home prior to your procedure, you can significantly reduce the pain and distress for you and your child.1

emla® is recommended for many procedures, and is suitable for use by adults and children over six months.2

Some of the procedures emla® is used for include:2

Needle insertions

Blood sampling
Pain-free administering of local anaesthetic injections
Superficial skin surgery including:
Moles and Skin Cancer removal
Wart removal
Hair removal
Laser treatment


The creams are recommended for superficial skin surgery and anaesthesia of larger areas and are available as 5 x 5g tubes with 10 dressings or a 30g tube.

Always read the label before using emla®. Use only as directed.