Urea 20%

Prescription

Brand names: Uracin 20%

Dosage Form

Topical

Route

TOPICAL

Manufacturer

PureTek Corporation

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Uracin 20% Cream is a keratolytic emollient which is a gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for nails and/or skin. Each gram contains 200 mg of urea in a vehicle consisting of the following inactive ingredients : Aqua (Purified Water), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Laureth-7, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum. Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure: Chemical Structure

Active Ingredients

Ingredient	Strength
Urea	-

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND 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 eschar. 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. Soothes rough and dry skin.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply Uracin 20% Cream to affected area twice per day, or as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Rub in until completely absorbed. Apply to diseased or damaged nail(s) twice per day, or as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear upon discontinuing the use of this product.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes. General This product is to be used as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner 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 licensed healthcare practitioner. 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. Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this product is administered to a nursing woman.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics The mechanism of action of topically applied urea is not yet known.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND 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 eschar. 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. Soothes rough and dry skin.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply Uracin 20% Cream to affected area twice per day, or as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Rub in until completely absorbed. Apply to diseased or damaged nail(s) twice per day, or as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner.

WARNINGS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes. General This product is to be used as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner 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 …

CONTRAINDICATIONS This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.

Urea 20% is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Urea 20% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Urea 20% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 198886 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Urea 20% (FDA National Drug Code)

Medical Disclaimer

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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS