LATRIX- urea suspension
Stratus Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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(50% Urea) In a lactic acid & salicylic acid vehicle
For external use only. Not for ophthalmic use.
DESCRIPTION
Each gram of Latrix� Topical Suspension contains: ACTIVE: 50% Urea in a topical suspension base of INACTIVES: consisting of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Edetate Disodium, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Linoleic Acid, PEG-6, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Trolamine, Vitamin E and Xanthan Gum.
Urea is a diamide of carbonic acid with the following chemical structure:
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Urea gently dissolves the intercellular matrix, which results in loosening the homy layer of skin and shedding scaly skin at regular intervals, thereby softening hyperkeratotic areas.
PHARMACOKINETICS
The mechanism of action of topically applied Urea is not yet known.
INDICATIONS AND USES
For debridement and promotion of normal healing of hyperkeratolic surface lesions, particularly where healing is retarded by local infection, necrotic tissues, fibrinour or purulent debris or eschar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis pilaris, keratosis Palmaris, keratoderma, corns and calluses.
