Carbamide Peroxide

Carbamide is used topically in the treatment of dry and scaly conditions of skin such as psoriasis, dermatitis etc. Carbamide Peroxide is also used as an osmotic diuretic in cerebral edema.


Adult Dose
Dose: 6.50%
Single Dose: 6.5 (6.5)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Otic
Instructions: 5-10 drops upto 10 days
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Carbamide Peroxide also known as Urea hydrogen peroxide. . It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Mouth and Throat Products and Otic Agent, Cerumenolytic pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Carbamide Peroxide is 94.07.
Contraindications
Carbamide Peroxide is contraindicated in conditions like Ear pain,Perforation of eardrum.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Carbamide Peroxide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Irritation, Redness, Superinfection.
Indications
Carbamide Peroxide is primarily indicated in conditions like Inflammation of gums, Lips inflammation, Reduction in the duration of neutropenia following bone marrow transplantation, Stomatitis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Carbamide Peroxide was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Topical Soln Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
With prolong use of oral carbamide peroxide, there is a potential for over growth of opportunistic organisms, damage to periodontal tissues; delayed wound healing should not be used for longer than 7 days. Do not use the otic preparations if ear drainage or discharge, ear pain, irritation, or rash in ear, should not be used longer than 4 days.
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