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Urea - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 44523-617
Drug Name

Urea

Type Generic
Active Ingredients
Urea 400 mg/g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form CREAM
RxCUI drug identifier 198342
Labeler Name BioComp Pharma, Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
44523-617-01 1 bottle, plastic in 1 carton (44523-617-01) / 28.35 g in 1 bottle, plastic
44523-617-03 85 g in 1 bottle, plastic (44523-617-03)
44523-617-07 198.4 g in 1 bottle, plastic (44523-617-07)
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Adverse reactions

Information about undesirable effects, reasonably associated with use of the drug, that may occur as part of the pharmacological action of the drug or may be unpredictable in its occurrence. Adverse reactions include those that occur with the drug, and if applicable, with drugs in the same pharmacologically active and chemically related class. There is considerable variation in the listing of adverse reactions. They may be categorized by organ system, by severity of reaction, by frequency, by toxicological mechanism, or by a combination of these.
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear upon discontinuing the use of this product.

Clinical pharmacology

Information about the clinical pharmacology and actions of the drug in humans.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Urea gently dissolves the intercellular matrix which results in loosening the horny layer of skin and shedding 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.

Contraindications

Information about situations in which the drug product is contraindicated or should not be used because the risk of use clearly outweighs any possible benefit, including the type and nature of reactions that have been reported.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.

Description

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DESCRIPTION: Each gram contains 400 mg of urea in a vehicle consisting of: carbomer, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl isosorbide, glyceryl stearate, mineral oil, petrolatum, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide and xanthan gum. Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure: structure.jpg

Dosage and administration

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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply to affected area(s) twice per day or as directed by a physician. Rub in until completely absorbed. Apply to diseased or damaged nail(s) twice per day, or as directed by a physician.

Indications and usage

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INDICATIONS: 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.

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UREA UREA CARBOMER INTERPOLYMER TYPE A (55000 CPS) PROPYLENE GLYCOL CETYL ALCOHOL GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE PETROLATUM SODIUM HYDROXIDE WATER XANTHAN GUM MINERAL OIL UREA UREA

Package label principal display panel

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Label Label Label Carton

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Rx Only FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.

How supplied

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HOW SUPPLIED: 1 oz. (28.35 g) bottles, NDC 44523-617-01 3 oz. (85 g) bottles, NDC 44523-617-03 7 oz. (198.4 g) bottles, NDC 44523-617-07 To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call (866) 762-2365. Manufactured for: BIOCOMP PHARMA, INC. San Antonio, TX 78230 1355 827650 R0218

Storage and handling

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STORAGE: Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (between 59°F to 86°F). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40°C (104°F) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25°C (77°F); however, such exposure should be minimized. NOTICE: Protect from freezing and excessive heat. Keep bottle tightly closed.

Precautions

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PRECAUTIONS: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. 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. 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.

Warnings

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WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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