Apply Urea 39.5% Cream with 2% Salicylic Acid to affected skin twice per day, or as directed by your physician. Rub in until completely absorbed. Apply to diseased or damaged nail(s) twice per day, or as directed by a physician.
Urea 39.5% Cream with 2% Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic emollient which is a gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for nails and/or skin space. Each gram contains 395 mg of urea, 20 mg of Salicylic Acid in vehicle consisting of: Aqua (Purified Water), Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 60, Propylparaben, Simethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, Stearic Acid.
Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure:
Chemical Structure
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION
Urea gently dissolves the intracellular matrix which results in loosening of the horny layer of the skin and shedding of scaly skin at regular intervals, thereby softening hyperkeratotic areas of the skin.
Pharmacokinetics
PHARMACOKINETICS SECTION
The mechanism of action of topically applied urea is not yet known.
INDICATIONS & USAGE
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
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 eshar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis, soothes rough and dry skin, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis pilaris, keratosis palmaris, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged, ingrown and devitalized nails.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION
This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS SECTION
FOREXTERNALUSEONLY.NOTFOR OPHTHALMIC USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes.When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur.
General
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS SECTION
This product is to be used as directed by a physician and should not be used to treat any condition other than that for which it was prescribed. If redness or irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician.
Information for Patients
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION
Patients should discontinue the use of this product if the condition becomes worse or if a rash develops in the area being treated or elsewhere. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility:
CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY SECTION
Long-term animal studies for carcinogenic potential have not been performed on this product to date. Studies on reproduction and fertility also have not been performed.
Pregnancy:
PREGNANCY SECTION
Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with this product. It is also not known whether this product can affect reproduction capacity or cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. This product should be used by a pregnant woman only if clearly needed or when potential benefits outweigh potential hazards to the fetus.
Nursing Mothers:
NURSING MOTHERS SECTION
It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this product is administered to a nursing woman.
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION
Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear upon discontinuing the medication.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Apply Urea 39.5% Cream with 2% Salicylic Acid to affected skin twice per day, or as directed by your physician. Rub in until completely absorbed.
Apply to diseased or damaged nail(s) twice per day, or as directed by a physician.
HOW SUPPLIED
HOW SUPPLIED SECTION
Urea 39.5% Cream with 2% Salicylic Acid 8 oz. (227 g): NDC 59088-210-16
STORAGE
SAFE HANDLING WARNING SECTION
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing and excessive heat. Keep container tightly closed.
KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Urea 39.5% Cream™ with 2% Salicylic Acid
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Manufactured in the USA by:
PureTek Corporation
Panorama City, CA 91402
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