Carbamide

Carbamide Ingredients: Urea skin cream, gel, lotion or ointment
Representative Names: Aquacare, Carbamide, Carmol 10, Carmol 20, Gordon's Urea 40%, Gormel Cream, Lanaphilic, Nutraplus, Ultra Mide 25, Ureacin-10, Ureacin-20, Vanamide

What is Carbamide ?
Carbamide is commonly used to moisturize dry skin. At high doses (40%) Carbamide can be used to dissolve and remove diseased nails without surgery. Carbamide is available in many non-prescription skin care products.

What should my health care professional know before I use Carbamide ?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•broken, inflamed, or burnt skin
•infection
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Carbamide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

How should I use Carbamide ?
Urea skin cream, gel, lotion or ointment are for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Apply a thin film to the affected area. The moisturizing effect may be better if Carbamide is applied while the skin is still damp after washing or bathing. If applying to the nails, cover the surrounding area. Apply generously to the affected nail and cover with a plastic film, secure with adhesive tape. Cover with a plastic finger and tape in place to keep completely dry. The treated nail can be removed after several days. On exposure to air the nail bed hardens within 12 to 36 hours.

What if I miss a Carbamide dose ?
If you are using an Carbamide skin product regularly and miss a dose, apply it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume the dosing schedule.

What drug(s) may interact with Carbamide ?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional: about all other skin products you are using.

What side effects may I notice from using Carbamide ?
When used as directed, skin applications of Carbamide have few side effects.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•skin rash
•stinging, or irritation

What should I watch for while taking Carbamide ?
Do not get Carbamide in or near the eyes. Only apply Carbamide with caution to the face or on broken skin.

Where can I keep Carbamide ?
Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep in a well closed container. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.