RE: Is EMLA numbing cream by prescription or over the counter?

[Guest guest]

From Jenn Salem not too long ago:

Please be aware of the differences between EMLA and ELA-MAX (refer to

the last page of our RSS/SGA section of the MAGIC Touch newsletter

each quarter).

EMLA is a vesicular constricting medication, prescription only, that

works to numb the skin and the layers under it. Very good for

intramuscular injections!!!!

ELA-MAX is the " old " name of the product made by Ferndale Labs. Over-

the counter (does NOT need a prescription), also a skin numbing

cream. This product is NON-vascular constricting -- which makes it

more ideal for blood draws (vascular constricting means the veins get

smaller -- so NON v.c. means it does NOT make the veins get smaller).

However, Ferndale Labs renamed their product. ELA-MAX is now called

L.M.X.4

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From: RSS-Support [mailto:RSS-Support ] On

Behalf Of colinandhaydensmom

Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 2:08 PM

To: RSS-Support

Subject: Is EMLA numbing cream by presciption or over the

counter?

I can't remember if there is an over the counter version or not? Colin

has some blood work coming up and I want to make sure and use this. I

knew someone here would know. Thanks!

Colin (RSS, gtube) and Hayden - 5 year twins

Grant - 2