Urea: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Urea. Educational only — not medical advice.
Labeled uses
Indications and Usage 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 dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis pilaris, keratosis palmaris, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged, ingrown and devitalized nails.
Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 0ce643e9…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.
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