DESCRIPTION
Urea 41% is a keratolytic emollient which is a gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for nails and/or skin. Each gram contains 410 mg of urea in a vehicle consisting of: Aqua (Purified Water), Ceteareth-6, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Paraffin, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum.
Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure:
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Urea gently dissolves the intracellular matrix which results in loosening of the horny layer of the skin and shedding of scaly skin at regular intervals, thereby softening hyperkeratotic areas of the skin.
INDICATIONS & USAGE
For debridement and promotion of normal healing of hyperkeratotic surface lesions, particularly where healing is retarded by local infection, necrotic tissue, fibrinous or purulent debris or eshar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis pilaris, keratosis palmaris, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged, ingrown and devitalized nails.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.
WARNINGS
FOREXTERNALUSEONLY.NOTFOR OPHTHALMIC USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes.
General
This product is to be used as directed by a physician and should not be used to treat any condition other than that for which it was prescribed. If redness or irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician.
Information for Patients
Patients should discontinue the use of this product if the condition becomes worse or if a rash develops in the area being treated or elsewhere. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility:
Long-term animal studies for carcinogenic potential have not been performed on this product to date. Studies on reproduction and fertility also have not been performed.
Pregnancy:
Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with this product. It is also not known whether this product can affect reproduction capacity or cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. This product should be used by a pregnant woman only if clearly needed or when potential benefits outweigh potential hazards to the fetus.
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear upon discontinuing the medication.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Apply Urea 41% to affected skin twice per day, or as directed by your physician. Rub in until completely absorbed.
Apply to diseased or damaged nail(s) twice per day, or as directed by a physician.
