Eudrate Cream

Indications

Indicated for hyperkeratotic conditions such as, dry rough skin, xerosis, ichthyosis, skin cracks and fissures, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, keratoses, calluses

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Ichthyosis and hyperkeratotic skin disorders associated with atopic eczema, psoriasis, xeroderma and other chronic dry skin conditions. Apply 10-25% cream/lotion topically to the affected skin twice daily.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Administration

Wash affected areas well, rinse off all traces of soap, dry, and apply sparingly.

Contra Indications

Individuals who have hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Precautions

Avoid application to moist or broken skin and near the eye.

Pregnancy-Lactation

C Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown

Interactions

Increased excretion of lithium.

Adverse Effects

May produce local irritations (including erythema, burning or pruritus) and oedema when applied to sensitive, moist or fissured skin.

Mechanism of Action

Applied topically, urea promotes hydration of keratin and mild keratolysis in dry skin. It increases water uptake by the stratum corneum and has an antipruritic effect.

Note

Eudrate 10gm/100 gm Cream manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Urea Topical.