Emla Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults: Intact Skin: See Table 1.

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Leg Ulcers: For Cleaning of Leg Ulcers: Approximately 1-2 g/10 cm². The cream is applied in a thick layer to the surface of the ulcer, but not more than 10 g per treatment procedure. Cover the surface of the ulcer with an occlusive dressing. An opened tube is intended for a single use and any remaining cream must therefore be discarded after each treatment procedure.
Application Time: At least 30 min.
For leg ulcers with tissue that is particularly difficult to penetrate, the application time may be extended to 60 min. Cleaning of the ulcer should begin within 10 min after the cream has been removed.
Emla has been used for up to 15 treatment procedures over a period of 1-2 months without a decline in effect or an increase in the number of local reactions.
Genital Use: Skin: Use prior to injection of local anaesthetics: Men: 1 g/10 cm². A thick layer of cream is applied to the skin. Application Time: 15 min.
Women: 1-2 g/10 cm². A thick layer of cream is applied to the skin. Application Time: 60 min.
Genital Mucosa: For Removal of Condyloma or Prior to Injection of Local Anaesthetics: Approximately 5-10 g, depending on the area to be treated. The whole surface, including the mucosal folds, must be covered. Occlusion is not necessary.
Application Time: 5-10 min. The surgery must be begun immediately after removal of the cream.
Children: For Needle Insertion, Curettage of the Lesions Caused by Mollusca contagiosum and Other Minor Surgical Procedures: 1 g/10 cm².
A thick layer of cream is applied to the skin and covered with an occlusive dressing. The dose should not exceed 1 g/10 cm² and must be adjusted according to the application area: See Table 2.

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A longer application time decreases the anaesthesia.
Children with Atopic Dermatitis: Reduce application time to 30 min.