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Most people who use Emla cream do not experience any negative side effects. Doctors prescribe Emla because they assess the benefits of such treatment outweigh any likely unwanted effects.
A mild reaction (paleness or redness of the skin, slight puffiness, an initial burning sensation, or itching) may occur in the area where Emla 5% cream is applied. These are normal reactions to the cream and the anesthetic ingredients, and they will disappear within a short time without any additional measures being needed.
Not all side effects are listed here. If these or other unlisted symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Emla can be used to numb areas of skin when minor surgical procedures will be performed (injections, needle insertion for blood tests etc.), to block out pain. Other uses are to stop pain in treatment of skin ulcers, scraping of viral skin lesions, and as a preparatory to the injection of local anesthetics for deeper surgery.