Drug details
Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine)
type of Local Anesthetics, Amides
Emla (lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5%) Cream is a topical anesthetic for use on normal intact skin for local analgesia of intact skin and to prevent pain associated with IV cannulation, needle insertion, and superficial surgery on skin and genital mucous membranes.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- mild burning/swelling/tingling/changes in skin color where Emla is applied, or
- skin redness.
The following drugs are related to Emla, either as a replacement or used together:
- Restylane Silk (lidocaine 0.3% injectable gel)