Emla cream is a prescription topical local anesthetic combining lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5%. This 30 g cream (DIN 00886858) is formulated for topical use as directed by a healthcare professional. Its nonmedicinal base includes polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil and carboxypolymethylene, with sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to 8.7–9.7. Cream format provides straightforward topical application for use.