Numit 5% Cream 10g (Lidocaine + Prilocaine)
General Information
Numit 5% Cream is a local anaesthetic cream that numbs the skin before minor procedures such as IV cannula insertion, blood tests, vaccinations, superficial surgery and minor superficial cosmetic procedures. It can also be used on genital skin before superficial surgery or infiltration anaesthesia, and on leg ulcers before cleaning under professional care. Pharmacy Only Medicine.
Key Benefits
- Combines two local anaesthetics
- Numbness lasts at least 2 hours after the dressing is removed
- Handy 10g tube for small areas
Ingredients
Actives: Lidocaine (lignocaine) 25 mg/g (2.5% w/w), Prilocaine 25 mg/g (2.5% w/w). Excipients: ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil, carbomer 934P, sodium hydroxide, purified water.
Directions
Adults, intact skin: clean and dry the skin, then apply a thick layer of cream (about 2g for a small area) without rubbing it in. Cover with an occlusive dressing and note the time. Apply at least 1 hour before the procedure (2 hours for split-skin grafting). Wipe off before the procedure. Do not exceed the maximum amount stated on the label. Children: use only as advised by your healthcare professional.
Warnings
For external use only. Do not apply near the eyes, in the ear, on genital mucosa, or to broken skin or open wounds (except leg ulcers under professional care). Do not use on large areas unless a healthcare professional advises. Do not use if allergic to amide-type local anaesthetics, or if you have G6PD deficiency or methaemoglobinaemia. Not recommended for premature babies; take extra care in infants under 3 months and in people with atopic dermatitis. Tell your doctor if you take heart rhythm medicines. Stop use if skin irritation occurs. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.