Uramaxin TS Cream

Generic name:urea
Dosage form: cream
Drug class:Topical emollients

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.

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PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Apply Uramaxin TS to affected skin twice per day, or as directed by a physician.

2. For best results, apply Uramaxin TS to moistened skin, such as after a shower or bath.

3. After Uramaxin TS has dried completely, if any excess appears, simply wipe skin with a damp cloth.

DESCRIPTION: Uramaxin (45% Urea) TS is a keratolytic emollient, which is a gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for nails and/or skin. Each gram of Uramaxin (45% Urea) TS contains 45% urea in a formulation consisting of acrylates/acrylamide copolymer, camphor, caprylic/capric triglycerides, carbomer interpolymer type A, cetyl alcohol, cholesterol, coco-glycerides, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, edetate disodium, eucalyptus oil, glyceryl monostearate, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, menthol (-L-), mineral oil, octyldodecanol, polysorbate 85, propylene glycol, purified water, seed extract, trolamine, xanthan gum.

Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure:

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.

PHARMACOKINETICS: The mechanism of action of topically applied Urea is not yet known.

INDICATION AND USES: 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, x...