Pronunciation: you-REE-ah
Generic Name: Urea
Brand Name: Examples include Aqua Care and Carmol 20
Aqua Care Cream is used for:
Moisturizing and softening dry, cracked, calloused, rough, and hardened skin of feet, hands, or elbows. It may also be used for certain other skin conditions as determined by your doctor.
Aqua Care Cream is a debriding agent. It works by helping the breakdown of dead skin and pus, which helps to loosen and shed hard and scaly skin.
Do NOT use Aqua Care Cream if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Aqua Care Cream
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Aqua Care Cream:
Some medical conditions may interact with Aqua Care Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Aqua Care Cream. Because little, if any, of Aqua Care Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Aqua Care Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Aqua Care Cream:
Use Aqua Care Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Aqua Care Cream is for external use only.
- Wash hands before and after using Aqua Care Cream unless your hands are part of the treated area.
- Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Rub in thoroughly.
- If you miss a dose of Aqua Care Cream, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aqua Care Cream.
Important safety information:
- Aqua Care Cream is for external use only. Do not get it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Aqua Care Cream in the eyes, rinse them immediately with a generous amount of cool water.
- Do not apply to broken or severely irritated skin.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose, use Aqua Care Cream for longer than prescribed, or use Aqua Care Cream for other skin conditions without checking with your doctor.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Aqua Care Cream, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Aqua Care Cream during pregnancy. It is unknown if Aqua Care Cream is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Aqua Care Cream, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Aqua Care Cream:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mild skin irritation; temporary burning, stinging, or itching.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); redness; severe or persistent irritation.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Aqua Care side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Aqua Care Cream:
Store Aqua Care Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Protect from freezing. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aqua Care Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Aqua Care Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Aqua Care Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Aqua Care Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Aqua Care resources
- Aqua Care Side Effects (in more detail)
- Aqua Care Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Aqua Care Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Aqua Care - Add your own review/rating
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