Urea Cream: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Rx Only

For external use only. Not for ophthalmic use.

Description

Urea 40% is a keratolytic emollient which is a gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for nails and/or skin. Each gram of Urea 40%contains 40% urea as an active ingredient, and the following inactive ingredients:

Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin,

Glyceryl Stearate SE, Mineral Oil, Purified Water,

White Petrolatum

Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure:

Urea Cream - 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.

Pharmacokinetics

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

Indications and Usage for Urea Cream

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.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients.

Warnings

For topical use only. Avoid contact with eyes, lips or mucous membranes.

Precautions

This medication 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.

PREGNANCY: Pregnancy Category B. Animal reproduction studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproductive studies are not always predictive of human response, Urea 40% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

NURSING MOTHERS: It is not known whether or not this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Urea 40% is administered to a nursing woman.

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects

Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear upon discontinuing the medication.



To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS contact AvKARE at 1-855-361-3993; email drugsafety@avkare.com; or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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Urea Cream Dosage and Administration

Apply Urea 40% 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.

How is Urea Cream supplied

Urea 40% Cream

1 oz. tube (28.35 g) NDC 50268-872-28

3 oz. tube (85 g) NDC 50268-872-85

7 oz. bottle (198.4 g) NDC 50268-872-19

Store at room temperature 15°C - 30°C (59°F-86°F).

Protect from freezing. Keep bottle tightly closed.

Tamper evident by foil seal under cap. Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.

KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Manufactured for:

AvKARE

Pulaski, TN 38478

www.avkare.com

AV Rev. 6/22 Rev. 6/22

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