PAPAIN+UREA belongs to the class of medications called 'Debridement agents' used to remove dead skin, thereby improving healing. It also helps thin the pus in lesions (ulcers, cysts, bedsores, surgical wounds).
PAPAIN+UREA contains Papain and Urea. These two medicines are keratolytic agents, increase moisture in the skin, and dissolve the keratin (protein present on the skin's outer layer). This effect makes dead skin cells fall off and accelerate healing. It also has an emollient effect and helps to soften the skin.
You should use this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side effects of PAPAIN+UREA are a burning sensation, itching, and irritation in the treated area. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take PAPAIN+UREA if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking PAPAIN+UREA, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease and poor blood circulation. Do not use this medication on skin cuts, infections, or sores. PAPAIN+UREA should be used with caution in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and older people. It is not recommended for use in children less than two years. PAPAIN+UREA may not interact with alcohol and may not affect your driving ability.
Dead skin removal, Wound healing.
PAPAIN+UREA belongs to the class of medications called 'Debridement agents' used to remove dead skin and promote wound healing. PAPAIN+UREA contains Papain and Urea, which help remove dead skin from wounds and speed up recovery. It also helps thin the pus in lesions (ulcers, cysts, bedsores, surgical wounds). These two medicines increase moisture in the skin and dissolve keratin (a protein on the skin's outer layer). This effect makes dead skin cells fall off and accelerate healing. It also has an emollient effect and helps to soften the skin.
PAPAIN+UREA is for topical (skin) use only. Do not use the medicine in and around your eyes. If the medicine accidentally gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or genitals, rinse it with water thoroughly. It should not be given to children with a fever, especially if they have flu symptoms or chickenpox. PAPAIN+UREA may increase skin sensitivity to the sun, so take necessary precautions while going outside and avoid tanning beds or sunlamps. If you notice any persistent skin irritation or worsening of the skin disease, stop using PAPAIN+UREA and immediately inform your doctor.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PAPAIN+UREA is known to interact with other topical medicines containing hydrogen peroxide, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, silver, mercury, lead, and thimerosal.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: PAPAIN+UREA should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney diseases and poor blood circulation.
PAPAIN+UREA may not interact with alcohol.
PAPAIN+UREA contains urea, a Category C pregnancy drug that may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. So, it is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
It is not known whether PAPAIN+UREA can pass into breast milk. So, it is given to a breastfeeding mother only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
PAPAIN+UREA may not affect your ability to drive.
PAPAIN+UREA should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
PAPAIN+UREA should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
PAPAIN+UREA is not recommended for children below two years. In children above two years, it is given only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Debridement: It is a procedure for treating wounded skin. These agents help to remove dead skin and tissues from wounds, including ulcers, cysts, bedsores, and surgical wounds. Sometimes, it is also used to remove foreign material from tissues. It also helps to speed up the healing process of wounds.