Salicylic acid and urea topical and SPB11

• Generic Name: salicylic acid / urea topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Carb-O-Sal5, Kerasal, Salvax Duo, Salvax Duo Plus

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.

Urea is an emollient (skin softening agent). Urea helps to moisturize the skin.

The combination of salicylic acid and urea topical (for the skin) is used to soften and remove rough, scaly skin caused by warts, calluses, keratosis, or psoriasis.

Salicylic acid and urea topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sodium phenylbutyrate
• Dosage Forms: oral powder
• Other Brand Names: Buphenyl

Sodium phenylbutyrate is used together with a proper diet to help treat urea cycle disorders (including a specific liver enzyme deficiency) that help remove ammonia (nitrogen) from the body.

Ammonia is formed from the breakdown of protein in the body. If the ammonia cannot be removed by the body, then a buildup may cause serious unwanted effects. This medicine works by helping to reduce high levels of ammonia in the blood.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.