Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine)

EMLA Cream, LMX

Drug Class

Topical

IV catheter placementIV catheter placement/Minor procedure anesthesia

Moderate×1Weak×1

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Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Topical	0 apply thin layer	Single application 30-60 min before procedure	Moderate	AAHA Pain Management Guidelines; Plumb's 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	Topical	0 apply thin layer	Single application 20-30 min before procedure	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; AAFP Pain Guidelines

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