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Worried about
needles?
Try Emla numbing cream before vaccinations, jabs, blood tests or other medical needles for a more comfortable needle experience
Why Emla & medical procedures?
Did you know, 1 in 5 people have a fear of needles? Whether it’s for vaccines, flu jabs, blood tests or an ongoing condition involving needles, Emla numbing cream can make your needle experience more comfortable and less painful & may in turn ease stress & fear.
As a trusted numbing cream, Emla has been available in the UK for more than 20 years. You can buy Emla without prescription from your local pharmacy or UK-registered online pharmacies.
What can I use Emla for?
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Injections
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Blood tests
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Cannula (drip) insertions
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Vaccines/jabs
Testimonials
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Thanks to Emla I’m now really brave! Until I became aware of Emla, I hadn’t had an injection since I was 14, that’s over 50 years ago! Now I’ll have ‘em all!
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Your cream has been a lifeline to me as I have to have bloods taken on quite a regular basis & this cream helps me get through the process.
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Buy Emla for your next medical needle procedure
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Buy Emla for your next medical needle procedure
Ready to try Emla numbing cream? You can buy Emla without prescription from your local pharmacy or UK-registered online pharmacies here.
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How to apply Emla for your medical needle procedure
Before applying Emla
When applying Emla
After applying Emla
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Patient information leaflet
For more information on how to apply Emla, download the full patient information leaflet.
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Emla & kids
Try Emla numbing cream to make your child’s next jab a more comfortable experience.
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