There are a number of different types of topical lotions which can be used in order to numb an area to a certain extent temporarily. These may be used in order to lose some feeling in an area before a shot is given or before skin laser surgery takes place. EMLA is one of those medications which contains two different active ingredients, Lidocaine and Prilocaine. It is also possible that EMLA Cream (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) may be given prior to a Lidocaine injection being administered. With your doctor's prescription, you can order discount EMLA Cream online from a Canadian pharmacy.
Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how you should take EMLA Cream (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in order for it to be effective. EMLA Cream is only to be used on areas of the skin that are not damaged and in the area of the genitals. If your skin is damaged or irritated, or if you have an open wound in the area, you should only use EMLA Cream (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) if you are specifically instructed by your doctor to do so.
Make sure that you wash your hands before and after applying EMLA Cream (Lidocaine-Prilocaine). You may need to apply EMLA Cream up to one hour in advance in order to numb the area before certain types of procedures, such as the removal of genital warts. EMLA Cream is typically applied in a thick layer, but you may be given other instructions by your doctor. You may also have a varying dosage, which may be based on certain conditions including your weight and size.
Although most people are not going to experience any troubling side effects from using EMLA Cream, you should be aware of the possibilities. Some swelling, tingling or redness may occur but it should not be persistent. More serious EMLA Cream side effects, including dizziness, mood changes, seizures, irregular heartbeats, drowsiness and any blue color around the lips or in the extremities should be reported to a medical professional without delay. Although it is rare for an allergic reaction to occur when taking EMLA Cream, if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction, you should immediately seek medical attention.
It is important to make sure that you have this medication on hand whenever it is needed. If you order discount EMLA Cream from a Canada pharmacy, make sure that you order it early enough to have it ready whenever necessary. The benefits of ordering medication from Canada and is that you not only save money, you also have the convenience of having it delivered to your home. When you buy discount EMLA Cream from NorthWestPharmacy.com, you are guaranteed the lowest price available.