X-Viate Gel
Generic name:urea
Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Topical emollients
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.
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For external use only.
Not for ophthalmic use.
The X-Viate 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.
X-Viate Gel Description
X-VIATE™ is a potent keratolytic emollient which is a gentle tissue softener for skin and/or nails.
Each gram of X-VIATE™ 40% CREAM contains 40% Urea in a cream base of Carbopol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Monostearate, Light Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide, White Petrolatum and Xanthan Gum.
Each gram of X-VIATE™ 40% LOTION contains 40% Urea in a lotion base of Carbopol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Paraben, Mineral Oil, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Trolamine, White Petrolatum and Xanthan Gum.
Each gram of X-VIATE™ 40% GEL contains 40% Urea in a gel base of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Methyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol and Purified Water.
CHEMISTRY
Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure:
X-Viate Gel - 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. Urea also hydrates and gently dissolves the intercellular matrix of the nail plate, which can result in the softening and eventual debridement of the nail plate.
PHARMACOKINETICS
The mechanism of action of topically applied Urea is not yet known.
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