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The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that controlling children’s pain is important—even with IVs and when taking blood. They recommend that a numbing medicine be applied to the skin before a child receives a needle procedure. One numbing medicine option is SYNERA®.

SYNERA: for elss 'ouch' with needle procedures

SYNERA® is designed to numb only the area where a needle will be used
SYNERA® (Sin-era) looks like a bandage but is actually a patch filled with numbing medicine that helps reduce or even prevent the pain of needle sticks associated with blood draws, inserting IV lines, and minor skin surgery procedures. SYNERA® should not be used on broken skin. The numbing medicine used in the patch is a combination of lidocaine and tetracaine. The SYNERA® patch is latex free. It has a unique heating pod inside that very gently warms the area where it’s applied to help the numbing medicine penetrate the skin. Make sure the holes on the patch are not covered by clothing. This could cause the patch not to heat properly, and SYNERA® may not be as effective.

SYNERA® takes 20 to 30 minutes
The nurse or doctor will remove the patch after about 20 to 30 minutes (the time it takes for SYNERA® to achieve its full effect). By the time SYNERA® is removed, the skin should be numb and ready for the needle procedure.

SYNERA® prevented pain in more children
In a scientific study, many children (59%) said they had no pain at all when SYNERA® was used before an IV procedure. In another study, when parents observed their child having an IV, 90% said that their child had no pain or slight pain based on their child’s behavior.

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Important Safety Information

SYNERA® (70 mg lidocaine/ 70 mg tetracaine) topical patch should not be used by patients with sensitivity to lidocaine, tetracaine, or any other component of the product. SYNERA® should also not be used in patients who have a para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) sensitivity.

In clinical studies, some skin reactions occurred at the application site, including redness, blanching, and swelling. These reactions were generally mild and went away by themselves.

Allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty breathing, skin redness or swelling, and shock can occur. Notify your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any of these or other symptoms.

SYNERA® numbs the skin. Do not rub, scratch, or expose the treated area to heat or cold before complete sensation returns.

Even a used patch contains a large amount of lidocaine and tetracaine. A child or pet could suffer adverse effects from chewing or swallowing a new or used SYNERA® patch. Store and dispose patches out of their reach.

Not for home use by patient.

To learn more about SYNERA®, contact your healthcare provider or call 1-866-949-ZARS.

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