A 37-year-old member asked:
Can someone tell me how long will emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) cream 5g (5%) numb the surface of the skin for?
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Dr. Lewis Margolisanswered
49 years experience
Short acting EMLA (lidocaine and prilocaine): Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) cream applied topically takes 30-60 minutes to work, and lasts for 1 to 2 hours. It is frequently used to aid in intravenous insertion in children.
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Dr. Stefan Hariskovanswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Thanks for asking!: It depends where on the skin but it usually takes about 20-30 mins for most effective numbness to be achieved.
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Last updated Sep 15, 2015
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