Emla cream

Emla cream contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used on normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before certain procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts, or skin laser surgery. It works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area.

Side effects:

• Cough
• difficulty with swallowing
• large, hive-like swellings on the eyelids, face, lips, tongue, or genitals
• severe dizziness or feeling faint
• skin rash, itching, or hives
• stuffy nose
• tightness in the chest
• troubled breathing