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Drug overview for UREA (urea):
Generic name: UREA (ue-REE-a)
Drug class: Keratolytics (Topical), General
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 (ue-REE-a)
Drug class: Keratolytics (Topical), General
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.
DRUG IMAGES
UREA 40% CREAM
UREA 40% LOTION
The following indications for UREA (urea) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
None.
Professional Synonyms:
None.
Indications:
None.
Professional Synonyms:
None.