Currently, premature ejaculation is mainly treated with medication, the most commonly used medication being dapoxetine, which is administered 1 to 3 hours before intercourse. In the past, premature ejaculation was also treated with some antidepressants such as paroxetine and fluoxetine, which are used to treat emotional problems but can also delay ejaculation. Also in the past some creams made from local anaesthetics would be applied to the penis, which are no longer recommended.