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Urea

Skin cream that softens and removes thickened, rough skin.

Clinical information

Common uses

softening hyperkeratotic (thickened) skin lesions
dry rough skin, psoriasis, eczema, corns and calluses
damaged or ingrown nails

Common side effects

transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation

Cautions

stop if hypersensitivity occurs

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Uredex (urea) cream label, setid 0e4d7b03-527f-4cff-9154-7e5e485a8f80 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations3

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Axcel Urea Cream	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	10% w/w	State Trading Organization Plc	POM
Urea	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.1	—	POM
Urea	Topical Preparations ( Ointment )	0.1	—	POM