Aluvea

urea

Dosage Form: cream
Aluvea

(39% Urea Cream)

RX ONLY

Aluvea Description

Aluvea™ (urea) cream, 39% is a keratolytic emollient, which is a gentle, yet effective, tissue softener for skin.

Each gram of Aluvea Cream contains 39% Urea as the active ingredient, and the following inactive ingredients: dimethyl isosorbide, emulsifying wax NF, glycerin 99.7% USP, isopropyl myristate, purified water, sorbitol 70% Solution USP, tridecyl stearate and neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate and tridecyl trimellitate.

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

Urea is diamide of Carbonic acid with the following structure:

Aluvea - Clinical Pharmacology

Urea gently dissolves the intracellular matrix which results in loosening of the horny layer of the skin and shedding of scaly skin at regular intervals, thereby softening hyperkeratotic areas of the skin.

PHARMACOKINETICS

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

INDICATION AND USAGE

Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, xerosis, ichthyosis, skin cracks and fissures, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, keratoses and calluses.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients

Warnings

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, lips or mucous membranes.

Precautions

Urea should be used as directed by a physician and should not be used to treat conditions other than those for which it was prescribed. If redness or irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Pregnancy

Category C

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Aluvea. It is also not known whether Aluvea can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Aluvea should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether Aluvea is excreted in human milk, therefore caution should be exercised when administering to a nursing mother.

Adverse Reactions

Transient stinging, burning, itching or irritation is possible and normally resolves upon discontinuing the medication.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONS

Apply Aluvea to affected skin twice per day, or as directed by your physician. Rub in until completely absorbed.

KEEP THIS AND ALL OTHER MEDICATIONS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

How is Aluvea Supplied

Aluvea is supplied in an 8oz. bottle.

NDC 0259-1139-80

Store at room temperature 15°C -30°C (59°F-86°F).

Protect from freezing.

Manufactured for:

Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Greensboro, NC 27410

5011457 12/10

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 227g Carton

NDC 0259-1139-80

Aluvea™

39% Urea Cream

WITH UNIQUE

CSP ™

VEHICLE

TECHNOLOGY

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

8 oz. (227g)

Rx ONLY

Aluvea  urea  cream

Product Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 0259-1139 Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength Urea (Urea) Urea 39 g  in 100 g

Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength Dimethyl isosorbide   Glycerin   Isopropyl Myristate   Sorbitol   Tridecyl Stearate   Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate   Tridecyl Trimellitate

Product Characteristics Color      Score      Shape Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains

Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 0259-1139-80 1 BOTTLE In 1 CARTON contains a BOTTLE 1 227 g In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the CARTON (0259-1139-80)

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER		04/15/2011

Labeler - Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC (126209282)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Operations
Crown Laboratories, Inc.		079035945	MANUFACTURE

Revised: 04/2011Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC

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