Carmol 20 |
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Carmol 20 Ingredients: Urea skin
cream, gel, lotion or ointment
Representative Names:
Aquacare, Carbamide, Carmol 10, Carmol 20, Gordon's Urea 40%, Gormel
Cream, Lanaphilic, Nutraplus, Ultra Mide 25, Ureacin-10, Ureacin-20,
Vanamide |
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What is Carmol 20 ?
Carmol 20 is commonly used to moisturize dry skin.
At high doses (40%) Carmol 20 can be used to dissolve and remove diseased
nails without surgery. Carmol 20 is available in many non-prescription
skin care products. |
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What should my health care professional know before I use
Carmol 20 ?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•broken, inflamed, or burnt skin
•infection
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Carmol 20, other medicines, foods,
dyes, or preservatives |
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How should I use Carmol 20 ?
Urea skin cream, gel, lotion or ointment are for external use only.
Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Apply a
thin film to the affected area. The moisturizing effect may be
better if Carmol 20 is applied while the skin is still damp after washing
or bathing. If applying to the nails, cover the surrounding area.
Apply generously to the affected nail and cover with a plastic film,
secure with adhesive tape. Cover with a plastic finger and tape in
place to keep completely dry. The treated nail can be removed after
several days. On exposure to air the nail bed hardens within 12 to
36 hours. |
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What if I miss a Carmol 20 dose ?
If you are using an Carmol 20 skin product regularly and miss a dose,
apply it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for the next dose,
skip the missed dose and resume the dosing schedule. |
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What drug(s) may interact with
Carmol 20 ?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional: about all other
skin products you are using. |
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What side effects may I notice from using
Carmol 20 ?
When used as directed, skin applications of Carmol 20 have few side
effects.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report
to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or
are bothersome):
•skin rash
•stinging, or irritation |
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What should I watch for while taking
Carmol 20 ?
Do not get Carmol 20 in or near the eyes. Only apply Carmol 20 with caution to
the face or on broken skin. |
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Where can I keep Carmol 20 ?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86
degrees F). Keep in a well closed container. Throw away any unused
medicine after the expiration date. |
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