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Recommended maximum dose and application área of eutetic mixture of local anesthetics cream (EMLA®).8
| Age and body weight requirement | Maximum total dose (g) | Maximum application area (cm2) | Maximum application time (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months or <5 kg | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 3–12 months and >5 kg | 2 | 20 | 4 |
| 1–6 years old and >10 kg | 10 | 100 | 4 |
| 7–12 years old and >20 kg | 20 | 200 | 4 |
Adapted from Sobanko et al, 2012. 8
