Imuderm Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Imuderm Cream is a moisturizing emollient containing urea 5% and glycerine 5%. It is used to soothe, protect, and hydrate dry skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and other dry-skin conditions. The cream works by moisturizing the skin and supporting its natural barrier, and it should be applied as needed or as directed by a healthcare professional.

What is Imuderm Cream

Imuderm is a soothing, protecting and hydrating emollient cream containing urea 5% and glycerine 5%.

Imuderm Cream uses

• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Dermatitis
• Other dry-skin conditions

Benefits of Imuderm Cream

• Helps moisturize dry, rough, or scaly skin.
• Helps restore the skin's natural moisture barrier.
• Softens thickened or hardened skin.
• Helps reduce dryness, flaking, and tightness.
• Can be useful for very dry skin conditions such as hyperkeratosis or ichthyosis.
• Its urea 5% and glycerol 5% help attract and retain moisture in the skin.

How Imuderm Cream works

Imuderm Cream works by acting on the affected skin to help control the underlying skin problem. Its exact action depends on the active ingredient in the specific Imuderm formulation, so the ingredient list should be checked before describing how it works.

Imuderm Cream dosage

Apply plenty of product to achieve results. Apply as required. Can be added to bath water or used as a soap substitute.

Available forms and strengths

• Cream (Urea 5%, glycerine 5%)

Side effects of Imuderm Cream

Common

• Mild stinging or burning
• Skin redness or irritation
• Mild itching
• Temporary discomfort, especially on cracked, inflamed, or broken skin

Serious

• Severe skin irritation or worsening rash
• Significant swelling or blistering
• Signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face/lips/throat or difficulty breathing

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use if you are allergic to urea, glycerine, or any ingredient in the cream.
• Avoid applying to broken, bleeding, severely inflamed, or infected skin unless advised by a healthcare professional; urea may cause significant stinging.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas.
• Keep treated skin, clothing, and bedding away from cigarettes, naked flames, and other ignition sources, as emollient residue can increase fire risk.
• Pregnancy: Generally considered safe when used on the skin as directed. Ask a doctor before using extensively or on damaged skin.
• Breastfeeding: Usually safe. Do not apply on or around the nipple before feeding; wash off any cream that could contact the baby.
• Kidney: No specific precautions or dose adjustment are normally required with topical use.
• Liver: No specific precautions or dose adjustment are normally required.
• Alcohol: No known interaction with alcohol.
• Driving: Does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.

Storage

• Store below 25°C (77°F) or as directed on the product label.
• Keep in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat.
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep the tube tightly closed after each use.
• Do not freeze and avoid very hot or humid storage areas.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

When to see a doctor

Seek medical advice if you develop severe burning, persistent redness, swelling, blistering, rash, or worsening skin irritation after application. Stop using it and get urgent medical help if you develop signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Alternatives

• Hydrocortisone Cream
• Clotrimazole Cream
• Ketoconazole Cream
• Miconazole Cream