urea/lactic acid

Action and Spectrum

Actions and Spectrum: 

Actions: 

The combination of this drug is a strong moisturizer that has antibacterial and anti-itching qualities which is giving the stratum corneum the best possible hydration and protection. 

Spectrum: 

The synergistic combination of urea and lactic acid exhibits a wide range of activities like improving skin moisture content and general health. Urea effectively draws in and holds moisture to provide the skin hydration. Lactic acid supports this activity by facilitating a mild exfoliation that gets rid of dead skin cells and promotes smoother skin. The range of activities is carefully crafted to maximize skin health, moisture, and texture. 

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined 

Skin rash 

Application site reaction 

Black Box Warning

Black Box Warning: 

Don’t apply it on broken or irritated skin and keep it away from the eyes and mucous membranes.  

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution 

Hypersensitivity 

Cautions 

Hepatic/renal impairment 

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding 

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy Warnings: 

Pregnancy category: Not assigned

Lactation: 

Excretion of the drug into human breast milk is unknown

Pregnancy Categories: 

Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester. 

<b>Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women. 

Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women. 

Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 

Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women. 

Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category and satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester. 

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: 

The combination of this drug is found in its ability to shield and moisturize the stratum corneum. It is useful in preserving general skin health by lowering the tendency toward dry skin, increasing skin suppleness, and guaranteeing improved skin tolerance.  

Pharmacodynamics: 

This drug has synergistic effects when stratum corneum is kept from drying out by urea, a humectant that draws and holds moisture while lactic acid helps to remove dead skin cells and promotes smoother skin texture because of its exfoliating qualities.  

Pharmacokinetics: 

There is a lack of study on this.

Adminstartion

Administration: 

Apply this cream on clean and dry for hydration and softening. 

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name: urea/lactic acid 

Pronounced: Yoo-ree-uh/LAK-tik AS-id 

Why do we use urea/lactic acid? 

urea/lactic acid has twofold benefits acts as a humectant, successfully drawing and holding moisture in the skin giving it hydration and softening qualities and increases skin cell turnover, which aids in mild exfoliation.