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Ever heard of skin-numbing creams that ease the pain just by application? Were you afraid to use it since you did not know better? Fear not! This article is your one-stop solution for all that you need to know about numbing creams for the skin.

Why numbing cream for skin?

Numbing cream for the skin is a medicine that helps to ease the pain of the needle procedures like IV start, lab draw, or injections. When used with distraction or comfort position it reduces your child's pain to a great extent. The cream is put onto the skin just before the procedure for 30 minutes to a maximum of 1 hour. This gives a time frame of 120 minutes of numbness on the skin.

Application Procedure:

1. Use the point provided on top of the cap to break the seal.
2. Put the correct amount of cream. Never apply more than instructed.
3. Cover the cream with plastic wrap in order to prevent the child from coming in direct contact with the numbing cream for the skin.
4. The cream works better when a thick layer is applied. 
5. Write down the time when the cream was applied. Do not let your child suck, chew or meddle with it.
6. If the cream oozes out from covering; use a cloth to wipe off the extra cream.  Rinse hands thoroughly after application of numbing cream for skin.

How much numbing cream for the skin you must use:

• For a child of 3 years or older: put a square of about 1x1 inch cream 20 to 30 minutes before the needle procedure. you must not use more than 5 grams in 24 hours.
• For a child younger than 3 years: Put a square of about 1x1 inch 20 to 30 minutes before the needle procedure. Do not use more than 2 grams in 24 hours. 

Things to keep in mind when using numbing cream:

Important safety factors to follow while using numbing cream for skin include:

1. Avoid contact with eyes at any cost.
2. If the cream gets into your eyes, wash it meticulously with water right away.
3. Never take the cream orally. Use it externally.
4. If the skin is exposed to rashes, scratches and abrasions avoid using the cream on those areas.
5. You must be very diligent about the fact that you must not injure the skin which has been numbed. For example, coming in contact with very hot surfaces and not realizing it right away.

When to seek medical help:

If the numbing cream for skin causes the following allergic reactions, you must stop using it:

• trouble breathing
• swelling of throat, lips, face, and tongue
• hives

Side Effects:

The numbing cream for skin may have the following side effects:

1. Swelling or redness
2. Severe burning, irritation, or stinging sensation at the application site.
3. Dizziness or drowsiness when the cream has been applied
4. Ringing in the ears
5. Blurred vision
6. Slow breathing
7. Fast and uneven heart rate
8. A change in the skin color where the numbing cream for skin has been applied

The numbing cream for skin is an essentiality in the medical field when used responsibly and cautiously. Follow the instructions of your healthcare guide and the prescription label when using the numbing skin for skin.