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UREA: 150 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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150
Total FAERS Reports
20 (13.3%)
Deaths Reported
49
Hospitalizations
150
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
8
Life-Threatening
6
Disabilities
Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
FDA Approved
Cintex Services, LLC
Manufacturer
Discontinued
Status

Route: TOPICAL · Manufacturer: Cintex Services, LLC · FDA Application: 012154 · HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 19980418 · Latest Report: 20241001

What Are the Most Common UREA Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
48 reports (32.0%)
#2 Most Reported
Off label use
42 reports (28.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Condition aggravated
20 reports (13.3%)

All UREA Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 48 32.0% 14 14
Off label use 42 28.0% 15 14
Condition aggravated 20 13.3% 14 13
Product use in unapproved indication 19 12.7% 15 13
Decreased appetite 16 10.7% 14 13
Drug intolerance 16 10.7% 14 15
Fatigue 16 10.7% 13 14
Vomiting 16 10.7% 13 14
Abdominal discomfort 15 10.0% 14 14
Arthralgia 15 10.0% 14 13
C-reactive protein increased 15 10.0% 14 14
Hepatic enzyme increased 15 10.0% 13 13
Swelling 15 10.0% 13 15
Alopecia 14 9.3% 14 13
Blood cholesterol increased 14 9.3% 14 13
Dizziness 14 9.3% 13 13
Drug ineffective for unapproved indication 14 9.3% 0 0
Intentional product use issue 14 9.3% 14 13
Dyspnoea 13 8.7% 3 10
Febrile neutropenia 13 8.7% 0 2

Who Reports UREA Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 49.3% female, 50.7% male. Average age: 63.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is UREA Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2004 1 1 0
2013 3 0 1
2014 6 0 6
2015 2 0 1
2016 5 0 0
2017 4 0 1
2018 3 0 2
2019 3 0 0
2020 6 1 5
2021 1 0 0
2022 3 1 1
2023 13 0 11
2024 2 0 0

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What Is UREA Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 45
Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome 23
Psoriasis 15
Dry skin 7

UREA vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

UREA vs URIDINE TRIACETATE UREA vs UROFOLLITROPIN UREA vs URSODIOL UREA vs USTEKINUMAB UREA vs USTEKINUMAB-STBA UREA vs VADADUSTAT UREA vs VALACYCLOVIR UREA vs VALBENAZINE UREA vs VALBENAZINE DITOSYLATE UREA vs VALDECOXIB

Official FDA Label for UREA

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

Drug Description

DESCRIPTION Uracin 20% Cream is a keratolytic emollient which is a gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for nails and/or skin. Each gram contains 200 mg of urea in a vehicle consisting of the following inactive ingredients : Aqua (Purified Water), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower)

Seed

Oil, Laureth-7, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum. Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure: Chemical Structure

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

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 eschar. 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. Soothes rough and dry skin.

Dosage & Administration

Dosage and Administration Apply Urea 40% 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. All prescription substitutions and/or recommendations using this product shall be made subject to state and federal statutes as applicable. Please note: this is not an Orange Book product and has not been subjected to FDA therapeutic equivalency or other equivalency testing. No representation is made as to generic status or bioequivalency. Each person recommending a prescription substitution using this product shall make such recommendations based on each person's professional opinion and knowledge, upon evaluation of the active ingredients, excipients, inactive ingredients and chemical information provided herein.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.

Known Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation may occur and normally disappear upon discontinuing the use of this product. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-877-250-3427; or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Warnings

WARNINGS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes.

General

This product is to be used as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner 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 licensed healthcare practitioner. Information for Patients 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: 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: 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: 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.

Precautions

PRECAUTIONS: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. General: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Active Ingredient

Active ingredients Clotrimazole----1%----Antifungal

Inactive Ingredients

Water Glycerin Petrolatum Propylene Glycol Polysorbate 60 Cyclopentasiloxane Lauric/Myristic/Palmitic/Stearic Glycerides Cetearyl Alcohol Fragrance Tocopherol Collagen Hyaluronic Acid Carbomer Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine)

Extract Rosa Rugosa Flower

Extract