Rynoderm

Generic name:urea
Dosage form: cream
Drug class:Topical emollients

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.

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Rx only

For external use only.
Not for ophthalmic use.

Rynoderm Description

Rynoderm cream is a potent keratolytic emollient which is a gentle, yet potent, tissue softener for skin and/or nails.

Each gram of Rynoderm Cream contains:

ACTIVE: 37.5% Urea in a cream base of:

INACTIVES: Mineral Oil, Stearic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sepigel 305, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylate Copolymer and Vitamin E

CHEMISTRY

Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure:

Rynoderm - Clinical Pharmacology

Urea gently dissolves the intercellular matrix which results in loosening the horny layer of skin and shedding scaly skin at regular intervals, thereby softening hyperkeratotic areas. Urea also hydrates and gently dissolves the intercellular matrix of the nail plate, which can result in the softening and eventual debridement of the nail plate.

PHARMACOKINETICS

The mechanism of action of topically applied urea is not yet known.

INDICATIONS AND USES

For debridement and promotion of normal healing of hyperkeratotic surface lesions, particularly where healing is retarded by local infection, necrotic tissue, fibrinous or prurient debris or eschar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged, ingrown and devitalized nails.

Contraindications

Rynoderm Cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients.

Warnings

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, lips or mucous membranes. Do not ..