Emprila is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
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Emprila is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Emprila 2.5%+2.5% Cream
Introduction
Emprila is a combination of two local anesthetic medicines, that helps to numb the area where it is applied. It is used on normal or unbroken skin to prevent pain before certain procedures like inserting a needle, suturing of a wound etc.
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Uses of Emprila
Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Side effects of Emprila
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Rash
How to use Emprila
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affe...
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How Emprila works
Emprila is a combination of two medicines: Prilocaine and Lidocaine/Lignocaine. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves of the affected area to t he brain. This decreases the sensation of pain.
Quick Tips
Emprila must be applied over intact skin and cover with treated area with dressing.
Do not apply it to broken or infected areas of skin, face, eyes or eyelids unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
Wash your hands properly with soap before and after applying the medicine.
Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose or any mucous membrane and rinse thoroughly in case of accidental contact or seek medical help in c...
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It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Brief Description
Indication
Local anaesthesia
Administration
Apply a thick layer to intact skin and cover with occlusive dressing.
Gently squeeze cream out of the tube as a narrow strip that is 1.5 inches lon...
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Adult Dose
Topical
Dermal Procedures
Minor dermatological procedures (e.g. IV cannulation or venipuncture):
Cream: Apply 2.5 g over 20-25 cm² of skin surfac...
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Child Dose
Local Anesthetic Procedures
Cream
Neonates (gestation age <37 weeks): Use not recommended
<12 months: Do not use if receiving treatment with methem...
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Contraindication
Neonates with gestational age <37 wk. Infants <12 mth of age who are receiving treatment with methaemoglobin-inducing agents or children who are recei...
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Mode of Action
Lidocaine and prilocaine are local anaesthetic agents of the amide type. Both work by stabilising the neuronal membranes and inhibiting the ionic flux...
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Precaution
Caution when used over large areas and leaving on for >2 hr. Severe hepatic impairment. Caution when used in patients who are receiving class I and II...
Increased risk of toxicity when used with drugs that are known to cause methaemoglobinaemia. Concurrent use with class III antiarrhythmics may lead to...
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