Does emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) cream prevent a lidocaine injection from hurting?

It can: Topical analgesia with Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) can help reduce the pain of any injection.

Usually: Any type of topical anesthetic, including emla, (lidocaine and prilocaine) can do this.

Topical anesthetic: Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) is a topical anesthetic and can help with injection site pain. It won't take all the pain away, but it can help. Talk to your doctor before applying it without direction.

Yes: Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) can prevent or greatly reduce the pain for a needle injection.