Yes. Emla is for use prior to cosmetic procedures that involve needles or lasers. This includes procedures such as cosmetic injections, microblading, microneedling and laser hair removal.

Emla usually takes about an hour to get to work, but it may be quicker (approx. 30-60 mins) on the face.

This may vary depending on the procedure and the clinic. If you know you want to use Emla, it is worth checking with your practitioner in advance of your appointment.

Emla's numbing effect usually lasts at least 2 hours, so bear this in mind if you have a longer cosmetic appointment. The numbing effect can be a shorter duration when used on the face.

The 30g tube is suitable for numbing larger areas of skin. You should not use more than 60g of Emla (or two 30g tubes) during one laser hair removal session.

Cover Emla cream with an air-tight, water-tight dressing or plastic wrap, so the active ingredients absorb into the skin and do not get wiped off. If the area to be numbed is too large for a dressing, some people cover the skin with cling film.

Do not use Emla in or near the eyes. You can use Emla in the general vicinity of the eyes, but you must avoid getting Emla in your eyes as it may irritate. If this happens, immediately rinse well with lukewarm water or salt solution and be careful to protect your eye until feeling returns.

Emla can be applied to the skin around the mouth and the skin of the lips. Please note Emla should not be applied in the mouth and should not be swallowed.

Emla is available without prescription from the pharmacy counter in-store or from UAE-registered online pharmacies. Pharmacists must oversee all purchases of Emla and apply their own professional judgment as to the suitability of the medicine for each person. In general, Emla is for use prior to needle or laser procedures, including use on the face. Cosmetic procedures such as cosmetic injections, microblading, micro-needling and laser hair removal are just examples of the needle or laser procedures that Emla may be used for. If in doubt, check with a healthcare professional before use.

You can have Emla delivered to your door by buying online from the UAE-registered pharmacies listed on our website – visit www.emla.ae/where-to-buy/

Medical needle procedures include injections, childhood immunisations, vaccinations, blood tests or cannula (drip) insertion e.g. for dialysis or intravenous treatment.

Emla has been used before a range of minor skin surgeries including removal of warts and mollusca, and for skin biopsies. However, as procedures vary, it is best to discuss with your Doctor first.

Clinical studies involving a range of different vaccines (including measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diptheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, haemophilus influenzae B, hepatitis B) have examined whether using Emla impacts the effectiveness of immunisations. The studies consistently showed that Emla did not reduce the protection achieved from any of the vaccines tested, nor did it affect the speed or extent of the immunity provided by vaccines.

Emla Cream eases the pain of needle procedures by numbing the skin. By acting to reduce needle pain, Emla Cream may make it easier for people with needle fears and phobias to overcome their anxiety when facing needle procedures.

Emla needs to be applied about an hour before you have your vaccination to allow its numbing effect to work. It’s a good idea to apply Emla at home before you leave for your appointment. Don’t worry if you have to wait longer than expected to be given your vaccination. If you have applied Emla and waited for 1-2 hours before removing it, the numbing effect usually lasts for at least 2 hours.

Emla Cream has been shown to reduce the pain of needle insertion of vaccines. Check the guidance in the pack to ensure you apply the right amount of cream for the appropriate time before the injection.

The amount of Emla to use varies according to the age of your child and the procedure they are undergoing. Please check the Patient Information Leaflet and follow the instructions provided for the age of your child.

The length of time varies according to the age of your child and the procedure they are undergoing. Please check the Patient Information Leaflet and follow the instructions provided for the age of your child. If your child is less than one year old, the cream should not be left on for more than an hour.

Emla is measured in grams. Two grams of cream is approximately half of a five gram tube.

Yes, Emla can be applied to multiple areas of skin, so long as you do not exceed the maximum total amount of cream and area of coverage specified for the age of your child in the Patient Information Leaflet.

Emla can be bought without a prescription in pharmacy stores & from UAE-registered online pharmacies.

Unlicensed products or fake medicines are not regulated so there are no checks in place to assess the safety of manufacturing, what they contain nor to control the claims they make. Such products might contain too much or too little active ingredients, may not even state what the active ingredients are, or could contain no active ingredients, all of which could be harmful to your health. Always make sure that you buy a numbing cream that is licensed for sale in the UAE.

Emla is legally categorised as a 'Pharmacy Medicine'. Therefore, it can only be sold without prescription from pharmacy stores or UAE-registered online pharmacies. This is because the active ingredients in Emla require the involvement of a pharmacist in the authorisation of sale.

Emla Cream eases the pain of needle procedures by numbing the skin. By acting to reduce needle pain, Emla Cream may make it easier for people with needle fears and phobias to overcome their anxiety when facing needle procedures.

Up to 25% of adults have a needle phobia, with most fears developing in childhood. Needle fear can lead to avoidance of appropriate medical care in adulthood.

When vaccination pain is not prevented, 93% of toddlers show signs of serious distress.

Globally, studies have shown that children exhibit a greater fear of needles than adults, and that the prevalence decreases with age 20-50% incidence in adolescents and 20-30% incidence in young adults. It has also been recognised that fear of needles is more common in women than men.

Needle fear affects about 1 in 5 people. Some medical treatments need to be given by injection. Needles are also involved in blood tests, donating blood or receiving preventative medicines e.g. vaccinations. Avoidance of needles may therefore lead to delayed diagnosis or avoidance of treatments and procedures. Avoidance of protective vaccinations has also been reported.