Urea Topical

Indications

Urea Topical is used for: Indicated for hyperkeratotic conditions such as, dry rough skin, xerosis, ichthyosis, skin cracks and fissures, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, keratoses, calluses

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Ichthyosis and hyperkeratotic skin disorders Apply 10-25% cream/lotion topically to affected skin twice daily.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Administration

Wash affected areas well, rinse off all traces of soap, dry, and apply sparingly.

Contra Indications

Individuals who have hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Precautions

Avoid application to moist or broken skin and near the eye.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown

Interactions

Increased excretion of lithium.

Side Effects

Side effects of Urea Topical : May produce local irritations (including erythema, burning or pruritus) and oedema when applied to sensitive, moist or fissured skin.

Mode of Action

Applied topically, urea promotes hydration of keratin and mild keratolysis in dry skin. It increases water uptake by the stratum corneum and has an antipruritic effect.