lidocaine/prilocaine

Route/Dosage

EMLA

• Topical (Adults and Children): Minor dermal procedures including venipuncture and IV cannulation—2.5 g (½ of the 5-g tube) applied to 20–25 cm² (2 in. by 2 in.) area of skin, covered with an occlusive dressing applied for at least 1 hr. Major dermal procedures including split-thickness skin graft harvesting—2 g/10 cm² area of skin, covered with an occlusive dressing for at least 2 hr. Adult male genital skin—as an adjunct prior to local anesthetic infiltration, apply a thick layer (1 g/10 cm²) to skin surface for 15 min; local infiltration anesthesia should be performed immediately after removal of cream. Adult female genital mucous membranes—apply a thick layer (5–log) for 5–10 min..

• Topical (Children 7–12 yr and >20 kg): Dose should not exceed 20 g over more than 200 cm² for more than 4 hr..

• Topical (Children 1–6 yr and >10 kg): Dose should not exceed 10 g over more than 100 cm² for more than 4 hr..

• Topical (Children 3 mo–12 mo and >5 kg): Dose should not exceed 2 g over more than 20 cm² for more than 4 hr..

• Topical (Children 0–3 mo or <5 kg): Dose should not exceed 1 g over more than 10 cm² for more than 1 hr..

• Topical (Adults): Apply on gingival margin around the selected teeth using the blunt-tipped applicator included in package; wait 30 seconds, then fill the periodontal pockets with gel using the blunt-tipped applicator until the gel becomes visible at the gingival margin; wait another 30 seconds before starting treatment; maximum recommended dose at one treatment session is 5 cartridges (8.5 g)..