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Drug overview for GORMEL (urea):
Generic name: UREA
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Urea, at concentrations of 10-30%, promotes hydration of keratin and mild keratolysis in dry and hyperkeratotic skin.
Urea is used topically in the treatment of dry skin. At concentrations of 10-30%, urea promotes hydration of keratin and mild keratolysis in dry and hyperkeratotic skin. The drug increases the uptake of water by the stratum corneum, giving it a high water-binding capacity.
Topically applied urea may also have an antipruritic effect. At high concentrations (e.g., 40%), urea is a protein denaturant.
Generic name: UREA
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Urea, at concentrations of 10-30%, promotes hydration of keratin and mild keratolysis in dry and hyperkeratotic skin.
Urea is used topically in the treatment of dry skin. At concentrations of 10-30%, urea promotes hydration of keratin and mild keratolysis in dry and hyperkeratotic skin. The drug increases the uptake of water by the stratum corneum, giving it a high water-binding capacity.
Topically applied urea may also have an antipruritic effect. At high concentrations (e.g., 40%), urea is a protein denaturant.
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The following indications for GORMEL (urea) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
None.
Professional Synonyms:
None.
Indications:
None.
Professional Synonyms:
None.