LMX4 4% Lignocaine Tube 5g

Product Descriptions

LMX4 cream is a local anaesthetic which eases pain when you need to insert a needle into a vein. Ideal for those who struggle to have blood tests where a needle is used to take blood, or those who need to use painful topical skin treatments and need reliable pain relief.

Why would I need to use this cream?

You can use this cream to relieve pain whenever a needle needs to be inserted into a vein. For example, you can use this cream before your doctor or nurse extracts blood to be used for a blood test. You can also use LMX4 to numb a larger area of skin before using a painful topical treatment.

How to use LMX4 cream?

When using this cream before inserting a needle into a vein, use 1 – 2.5g of cream (1g is approximately the same as a 5cm length of cream squeezed from this 5g tube). Use this amount to cover an area of skin that is around 2.5cm x 2.5cm. Do not leave on the skin for more than 5 hours. For more information about how to use this product to provide anaesthesia before using a painful topical treatment to skin, please read the patient information leaflet carefully.