Urea

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 08, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Urea

Common Brands:

Aluvea, Cerovel, Kerafoam, Keralac, Latrix, Remeven, Uramaxin, Ureacin, Utopic, and others

Availability:

Prescription or over-the-counter 

Therapeutic Class:

Keratolytic emollient

Forms:

Cream, gel, lotion, foam, emulsion

Administration:

Topical skin products for direct application to the skin and nails

Therapeutic Uses:

Skin conditions that cause hyperkeratosis (thickened, rough, dry, scaly skin and nails)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Urea Drug Class

Urea (yoo-reah) is a keratolytic emollient.

Urea Age Range

Urea is approved for use in adults. Special care is needed when using urea products in children and this should be done only under the guidance of the child’s doctor.