Urea topical

Generic name: Urea Topical
Drug class: Topical emollients

Usage of Urea topical

There are many brands and forms of urea topical available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Urea topical (for the skin) is used to soften rough or dry skin caused by skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, keratosis, and others. Urea topical is also used to soften damaged fingernails or toenails so they can be removed without surgery.

Urea topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Urea topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Urea topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using urea topical and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe redness or irritation of treated skin.

Common side effects of urea topical may include:

mild itching; or

mild burning or stinging.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Urea topical

You should not use urea topical if you are allergic to it.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether urea topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use urea topical without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether urea topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Urea topical

Usual Adult Dose for Dermatological Disorders:

Urea 30% foam:Urea 35% foam:Urea 35% lotion:Urea 39% cream:Urea 40% foam:Urea 42% foam:Urea 45% emulsion:Urea 45% solution:Urea 50% emulsion:Urea 50% ointment:Urea 50% suspension:Apply to affected skin twice/day.Urea 40% emulsion:Urea 40% suspension:Urea 42% pad:Urea 45% gel:Urea 50% cream:Urea 50% gel:Apply to nail tissue or affected skin twice/day.Urea 50% stick:Apply to affected nail tissue twice/day.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Urea topical

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied urea. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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