Joint Formulary & PAD

Lidocaine with Prilocaine - Local (topical) anaesthesia

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Cream
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Lidocaine with Prilocaine
Indication :
Local (topical) anaesthesia
Group Name :
Keywords :
local anaesthetics, topical anaesthetics
Brand Names Include :
Emla cream, Nulbia cream
Important Information :

For anaesthesia before minor skin procedures and venepuncture.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
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Committee Recommendations (1)

Lidocaine 2.5%/Prilocaine 2.5% cream has been considered by the PCN and has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status, within its LICENSED indication(s).

NOTE - the branded product (Emla cream) was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Local (topical) anaesthesia.