What if I miss a dose?
Apply the patch(es) as soon as you remember. Write down the time you applied the patch so you can tell you doctor; he or she will then be able to determine when to continue with the procedure.
How should I store this patch?
Keep it in the original package until it’s time to use it. Keep this product stored in a cool dry place in a temperature below 30C degrees. Avoid freezing this product or keeping it in warm places.
What does the Emla patch look like?
The Emla patch consists of two main parts; a protective liner and a user part. The skin-colored dressing with a round, white pad and a frame of adhesive tape is the user part. Emla is contained in the white pad part of the patch.
What other procedures may include use of an Emla patch prior to it?
Asides from injections and blood samples, some other procedures may include vaccinations, skin grafting, cleaning leg ulcers, inserting an intravenous catheter, minor superficial cosmetic procedures and procedures on genital skin.