{"adverse_reactions":["ADVERSE REACTIONS Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear on discontinuing the medication."],"clinical_pharmacology":["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."],"contraindications":["CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients."],"description":["DESCRIPTION Urea, 40% is a keratolytic emollient which is gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for nails and/or skin. Each gram of Urea Cream, 40% and Urea Lotion, 40% contains 40% urea, carbomer 940, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate, mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, trolamine, white petrolatum, and xanthan gum. Each gram of Urea Gel, 40% contains 40% urea, edetate disodium dihydrate, glycerin, hydroxethylcellulose, PEG-6 caprylic/capric glyceride, purified water, and xanthan gum. Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure: chemical structure"],"dosage_and_administration":["DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply Urea 40% to affected skin twice per day, or as directed by a physician. Rub in until completely absorbed. Apply to diseased or damaged nail tissue twice per day, or as directed by a physician."],"effective_time":"20170116","how_supplied":["HOW SUPPLIED Urea Cream, 40% is available as follows: 28.35 g tube (NDC 45802- 170 -03) 85 g tube (NDC 45802- 170 -53) 198.6 g tube (NDC 45802- 170 -77) Urea Lotion, 40% is available as follows: 8 FL OZ (236.6 mL) bottle (NDC 45802- 176 -55) Urea Gel, 40% is available as follows: 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle (NDC 45802- 171 -56)"],"id":"a138cefb-82e4-4e93-94c2-4afd565225d8","indications_and_usage":["INDICATIONS 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 prurient debris or eschar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged, ingrown and devitalized nails."],"nursing_mothers":["Nursing Mothers It is not known whether or not this drug is secreted in human milk. Because many drugs are secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Urea 40% is administered to a nursing woman."],"openfda":{},"package_label_principal_display_panel":["PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - CARTON Urea Cream, 40% For External Use Only. Not for Ophthalmic Use. Rx Only Urea Cream, 40% Carton Image 1 Urea Cream, 40% Carton Image 1 Urea Cream, 40% Carton Image 2 Urea Cream, 40% Carton Image 1 Urea Cream, 40% Carton Image 2","PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - TUBE Urea Cream, 40% For External Use Only. Not for Ophthalmic Use. Rx Only Urea Cream, 40% Tube Urea Cream, 40% Tube Urea Cream, 40% Tube"],"pharmacokinetics":["Pharmacokinetics The mechanism of action of topically applied urea is not yet known."],"precautions":["PRECAUTIONS This medication 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. Pregnancy Pregnancy category C Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with urea 40%. It also is not known whether urea 40% can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Urea 40% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether or not this drug is secreted in human milk. Because many drugs are secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Urea 40% is administered to a nursing woman."],"pregnancy":["Pregnancy Pregnancy category C Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with urea 40%. It also is not known whether urea 40% can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Urea 40% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed."],"set_id":"f52c7544-1b6d-4f5e-a477-46cf005ba4fc","spl_product_data_elements":["Urea Urea UREA UREA CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED) CETYL ALCOHOL GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE MINERAL OIL PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER TROLAMINE PETROLATUM XANTHAN GUM"],"spl_unclassified_section":["FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. Rx Only","MANUFACTURED BY PERRIGO BRONX, NY 10457 DISTRIBUTED BY PERRIGO® ALLEGAN, MI 49010 Rev 09/09 43300 RC J2"],"storage_and_handling":["STORAGE Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN."],"version":"2","warnings":["WARNINGS For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, lips or mucous membranes."]}