Eucerin Urea Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Eucerin Urea Cream is a topical skin product that contains urea, along with natural moisturizing factors and ceramides. It is used as a moisturizer, mild exfoliant, and skin barrier repair treatment for dry, rough, or thickened skin. It belongs to the emollient and keratolytic agent drug classes and is applied directly to the skin as directed.

What is Eucerin Urea Cream

Eucerin Urea Cream is a topical skin product containing urea along with natural moisturizing factors and ceramides. It acts as a moisturizer, a mild exfoliant, and a skin barrier repair treatment.

Eucerin Urea Cream uses

• Dry and rough skin, including severe dryness and flaking (xerosis)
• Scaling and rough patches from eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, and ichthyosis
• Thickened skin and calluses, including corns and thick skin on heels, elbows, and knees
• Thickening of the skin on the soles and palms (keratoderma)
• Dermatitis
• Wound healing
• Damaged nails

Benefits of Eucerin Urea Cream

• Draws moisture into the skin from deeper layers and the air for deep hydration
• Gently breaks down dead skin cell buildup without harsh irritation
• Quickly relieves itching, tightness, scaling, and roughness
• Strengthens the skin's protective barrier to help lock in moisture for 48 to 72 hours

How Eucerin Urea Cream works

This medicine may work by adding moisture to the skin, softening thick areas of skin or nails, and helping the body shed dead skin so it can be replaced with new, healthy skin.

Eucerin Urea Cream dosage

Apply to clean, dry skin. Rub it in until it is fully absorbed and you can no longer see it on your skin. Wash your hands after applying. Avoid using on your lips, nose, mouth, eyes, or vagina; if it gets into these areas, rinse with water. Do not use on broken, irritated, or damaged skin.

If a product comes as a foam, shake it well before use. Follow the instructions that come with your specific product, since different products may have different directions. Safety and effectiveness have not been established for use in children.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not double up doses.

Available forms and strengths

• Cream (5%)
• Lotion
• Gel
• Shower gel

Side effects of Eucerin Urea Cream

Common

• Burning, stinging, itching, or irritation where it is applied
• Redness at the application site
• Rash

Serious

• Severe allergic reaction with breathing problems or wheezing, racing heart, fever, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face/lips/mouth/tongue/throat, trouble swallowing, hives, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, or joint pain
• Unusual changes in the skin such as blistering or peeling
• Signs of skin infection

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to urea or any of the ingredients in the product.
• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
• Do not use on skin with a viral infection.
• High concentrations or using it as an irrigation can cause tissue death from reduced blood flow to the skin.
• Do not use near the eyes.
• Using it for a long time can cause the bowels to stop working normally and may lead to dependence on laxatives, and can also cause changes in blood chemicals that affect the heart and muscles.
• Do not share this medicine with others, even if they have the same condition, as it may harm them.
• Avoid using on your lips, nose, mouth, eyes, or vagina, and do not use on broken, irritated, or damaged skin.
• It is not known if or how this medicine could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant.
• It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
• No routine renal-specific adjustment is required for normal moisturizing use. Significant kidney disease should be considered when extensive skin treatment is medically necessary.
• Long-term use can cause changes in blood chemicals that may lead to liver damage and other harmful effects.
• It is not known whether drinking alcohol affects this medicine.
• Eucerin Urea Cream is not associated with sedation and should not affect driving ability.

Storage

• Store at room temperature, between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
• Some products may allow storage at slightly higher or lower temperatures, such as down to 59°F (15°C) or up to 86°F (30°C).
• Avoid exposing this medicine to extreme temperatures, such as freezing or excessive heat.
• Check the label of your specific product or ask your pharmacist if you have questions about how to store it.

When to see a doctor

• Stop using this medicine and get medical help right away if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or wheezing, racing heart, fever, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face/lips/mouth/tongue/throat, trouble swallowing, hives, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, stomach cramps, or joint pain.
• Stop using this medicine and contact your healthcare provider if your skin or nail condition seems to get worse, or if you have significant redness or irritation.
• If you or someone else uses too much of this medicine, get medical help right away or contact a poison control center.

Alternatives

• CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
• Generic Urea 5% Cream
• Eucerin Original Healing Cream