Urea 40.5 is a prescription medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Prescription only (Rx)
- Brand names
- Evara
- Taken
- Topical
- Label
- Oncora Pharma, LLC, revised May 1, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
- Generic
- No · details
What it is used for
For debridement and promotion of normal healing of hyperkeratotic surface lesions, particularly where healing is retarded by local infection, necrotic tissue, fibrinous or purulent debris or eshar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis pilaris, keratosis palmaris, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged, ingrown and devitalized nails.
Who should not take it (contraindications)
This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.
Warnings
Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes.
Side effects (adverse reactions)
Discontinue use and consult a physician if redness or irritation occurs.
Is there a generic Urea 40.5?
No. The FDA has not approved a generic version yet.
Source: Drugs@FDA (via openFDA), checked October 29, 2026. Marketing status is what companies report to the FDA; whether a pharmacy stocks a product, and what your insurance covers, can differ.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 098d85ca-7f48-45a1-80ed-4d57936842b9.