Carbamide Emuls Widmer Fl 150 ml

What is carbamide emulsion and when is it used?

The active ingredient in carbamide emulsion, urea, has pronounced water-binding properties in the present dosage. This results in better moisturizing of the skin in the fatty oil-in-water emulsion. It becomes more elastic and less dry.

The carbamide emulsion is used externally for dry and scaly skin diseases (slight keratinization disorders). For very dry, rough skin. If prescribed by the doctor, the carbamide emulsion can also be used for long-term treatment and prevention of recurrence of ichthyosis (hereditary keratinization disorder of the skin) and skin diseases that are associated with itching.

When should carbamide emulsion not be used?

The carbamide emulsion must not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to one of the ingredients.

When is caution required when using carbamide emulsion?

Inform your Doctor, pharmacist or druggist or your doctor or pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

If you have impaired kidney function (kidney insufficiency). do not apply to large areas.

The carbamide emulsion should only be used with caution on damaged or inflamed skin or on the face. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Avoid applying other topical drugs or cosmetics to the same areas of skin that are being treated with Carbamide Emulsion. Due to the properties of Carbamide Emulsion, the absorption of other active ingredients through the skin can be increased and possibly cause side effects.

Can Carbamide Emulsion be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Due to the Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use the carbamide emulsion?

Apply the carbamide emulsion 1-2 times a day to well-cleansed skin and massage it in gently.

For the use of carbamide emulsion for dry and scaly skin diseases (slight cornification disorders) and for For very dry, rough skin and on doctor's orders for long-term treatment and prevention of recurrence of ichthyosis (hereditary keratinization disorder of the skin) and skin diseases that are associated with itching, there are no age restrictions. However, children under the age of 2 should only be used after consulting a doctor.

Observe the dosage specified in the package insert or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the carbamide emulsion is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

For external use only.

What side effects can carbamide emulsion have?

The following side effects can occur when using carbamide emulsion:

Hypersensitivity and skin irritation when used on severely inflamed or damaged skin as well as on the face or with weeping wounds. In such cases, you should consult your doctor.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Carbamide emulsion may only be used up tobe used by the date marked EXP on the container.

Store at room temperature (15-25°C).

Medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.

What does carbamide emulsion contain?

1 g of carbamide emulsion contains 80 mg of urea as an active ingredient. Propylene glycol, lauryl sulfate, antioxidants: E 321 (butylhydroxytoluene), preservative: E 216 (propylparaben), E 218 (methylparaben), imidazolidinyl carbamide, other excipients.

Authorization number

49236 ( Swissmedic).

Where can you get the carbamide emulsion? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Bottles of 150 ml.

Authorization holder

Louis Widmer AG, Rietbachstrasse 5, 8952 Schlieren-Zürich.

Manufacturer

Louis Widmer AG, Rietbachstrasse 5, 8952 Schlieren-Zürich.

This leaflet was created in September 2012 last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic).