RE-U40 Foam
Generic name:urea
Dosage form: aerosol, foam
Drug class:Topical emollients
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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The RE-U40 brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
RE-U40 Foam Description
RE-U40 Foam is a keratolytic emollient in a water and lipid-based foam which is a gentle, but potent, tissue softener for skin and nails.RE-U40 Foam contains the active ingredient: Urea 40%. The inactive ingredients are: Carbomer, Colloidal Oatmeal, Dimethicone, Ethylparaben, Glycerine, Laureth 4, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Stearic Acid and Triethanolamine and in propellants Butane and Propane.
RE-U40 Foam - Clinical Pharmacology
Urea, topically applied, dissolves the intercellular matrix of the skin which can result in enhanced shedding of scaly, dry skin which causes a softening of the hyperkeratotic areas of the skin. Applied to the nail plate topically, urea has a similar effect on the intercellular matrix of the nail plate.PHARMACOKINETICS
The mechanism of action of topically applied urea is not yet known.Indications and Usage for RE-U40 Foam
For enzymatic debridement and promotion of normal healing of surface lesions, particularly where healing is halted by local infection, necrotic tissue, fibrinous or purulent debris or eschar. Urea, topically applied, is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dermatitis, xerosis, ichthyosis, psoriasis, eczema, keratosis, keratoderma and dry, rough skin, as well as corns and calluses. It is also useful in the treatment of damaged, ingrown and devitalized nails.Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients.
