Chemical formula: CHâ‚„Nâ‚‚O Molecular mass: 60.055 g/mol PubChem compound: 1176
Urea is a recognised hydrating agent that has been widely used topically to treat dry or damaged skin.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| B05BC02 | Carbamide | B Blood and blood forming organs → B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions → B05B I.V. solutions → B05BC Solutions producing osmotic diuresis |
| D02AE01 | Carbamide | D Dermatologicals → D02 Emollients and protectives → D02A Emollients and protectives → D02AE Carbamide products |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRAPLUS Cream | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| PYTEST Capsule (14C-Urea Breath Test) | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Urea is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Australia (AU)Austria (AT)
Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)
Poland (PL)
Spain (ES)
Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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