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EMLA Cream 5%
What is EMLA cream?
EMLA cream is a topical anaesthetic. It can be used for a number of reasons such as numbing an area prior to injection and as a treatment for premature ejaculation (PE) in men. It contains the active ingredients Lidocaine and Prilocaine.
This page is for the use of EMLA cream for premature ejaculation. As it is an 'Off-label' use, the directions on the label should be followed and these may differ from those in the patient information leaflet.
How to buy EMLA cream online
You can use our online prescription service to buy EMLA cream for premature ejaculation online in the UK. We are a regulated GPhC registered pharmacy based in the UK. EMLA cream use for premature ejaculation is an 'Off-label' use and it is important that you only use it for this use after an appropriate consultation, EMLA cream bought over the count should not be used to treat premature ejaculation.
Upon completion of your order, our independent prescriber will then review your online assessment. If your assessment is approved, our pharmacy team will then receive a prescription and dispense your order, which will be dispatched the same day using your chosen delivery method.
How it works
EMLA cream is a local anaesthetic and numbs the surface of the skin for a short time, this reduces sensitivity of the penis to help delay the ejaculation response in some men.
How to use EMLA cream for premature ejaculation
Do not follow the instructions in the patient information leaflet instead follow the instructions on the label.
Apply to the underside of the penis 15 - 30 minutes before sex.
Wash off any excess cream as this may transfer to the vagina and cause decreased vaginal sensation, candidiasis and dysuria. It will still have a numbing effect on the penis.
A condom can be worn after applying the cream which will also help, but the chance of the condom splitting is increased.
Do not apply the cream to any broken skin.
Who cannot use EMLA cream
It is generally well tolerated and suitable for most men. However it may not be suitable if you:
- Have previously had an allergic reaction to EMLA cream or its ingredients including lidocaine and prilocaine
- Have any of the rare inherited conditions porphyria, methaemoglobinaemia or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
EMLA Alternatives
There are other methods to try either alongside or instead of EMLA cream:
- Priligy tablets
- Using a thick condom
- Counselling
- Behavioural techniques – stop-start" and "squeeze" techniques can help learn how to control ejaculation. These techniques involve learning to recognize the sensations leading up to ejaculation and then stopping sexual activity before ejaculation occurs
- Masturbating an hour or two before sex
- Lifestyle changes – stopping smoking, diet changes or increasing exercise can help treat premature ejaculation
Treatments do no work the same for everyone and multiple different options may need to be tried before finding an effective treatment. Combining multiple options is usually the best way to treat PE.
More EMLA & Premature Ejaculation information
If you would like more information on EMLA cream you can find the SPC here
More information on premature ejaculation can be found: EMLA cream SPC
EMLA Cream FAQs
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Can you buy EMLA Cream over the counter for premature ejaculation?
No for the purposes of premature ejaculation EMLA cream must be prescribed by a registered prescriber.
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How many times can I use EMLA cream in one day?
Do not take apply more than twice in a 24 hour period.
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Does Priligy work?
It has found to be effective in up to 88% of men who have used it and will double or triple the time it takes before ejaculation.
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How long does EMLA cream last?
The numbing effect of EMLA cream will last at least 2 hours.
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Is it safe to buy EMLA cream from your pharmacy?
We are a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacy and we source all our pharmaceutical products from reputable wholesalers, the same wholesalers that provide the medicines used to fill NHS prescriptions.
If you buy them from an unregistered pharmacy you may be wasting your money at best or at worse harm yourself buying and taking fake tablets. Always check to make sure where you are buying them from are registered with the GPhC. -
Does EMLA cream expire?
Yes, like most medicines it has a shelf life and will become less effective if it is left unused. Always check the expiry date of any medicines you are taking before you take them, the expiry date refers the end of the month. If you find your medication has expired, you can post them to us, bring them to us or take them to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
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How should I store EMLA cream?
They should be stored in a dry area below 30°C and kept out of direct sunlight. Storing the tablets incorrectly could result in the tablets becoming less effective.
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Can I take Viagra while using EMLA cream?
Yes they are both safe to use together.
