Skin numbing cream for blood test

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Asked for Female, 5 Years

Is there any skin numbing cream available OTC to apply in the area from where blood is to be taken? My daughter is giving blood sample for 5th time she is having terrible soreness and blood clot in her vein

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Dr. Sandeep Gupta

Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Delhi

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Spray may be tried

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Dr. Apratim Goel Dermatologist 21 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Apratim Goel

Dermatologist 21 yrs exp Mumbai

Dolocaine / Prilox can be used 30 min prior..