{"product_id":"emla-adhesive-patches-2","title":"Emla Adhesive Patches 2's","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmla Adhesive Patches\u003c\/strong\u003e (2s) are medicated, self-adhesive \"numbing\" plasters used to provide local anesthesia to the skin. Each patch contains a eutectic mixture of \u003cstrong\u003eLidocaine and Prilocaine\u003c\/strong\u003e, which penetrates the skin layers to temporarily block pain signals in the underlying nerves. In South Africa, it is a \u003cstrong\u003eSchedule 2 (S2)\u003c\/strong\u003e medicine, widely used in pediatric wards, pathology labs, and aesthetic clinics to make needle-related procedures and minor skin treatments painless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Product Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Procedures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for numbing the skin before blood tests, vaccinations, or inserting an intravenous (IV) line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Skin Surgery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used before the removal of warts, molluscum contagiosum, or small skin biopsies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Treatments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides comfort before cosmetic injections, small tattoo applications, or laser hair removal on small areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperficial Injuries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used to numb the area before cleaning or suturing (stitching) minor cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike Emla cream, which requires a separate occlusive dressing (like plastic wrap), the patch is an all-in-one solution that keeps the medication securely in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significantly reduces \"needle phobia\" in children by ensuring they feel little to no pain during medical procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMess-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pre-dosed anesthetic disc prevents the cream from spreading to unwanted areas or leaking onto clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Numbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a precise zone of anesthesia exactly where the patch is applied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven Efficacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches deep enough into the dermis to provide effective numbing for most superficial skin procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach patch (approximately 10cm²) contains a 1g emulsion consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLidocaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 mg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrilocaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 mg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantity \/ Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Adhesive Patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular anesthetic disc centered on a tan-colored adhesive plaster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAPPI Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 823481002.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Main Barcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6006153000647.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply the patch at least \u003cstrong\u003e60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 hour) before the procedure. 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