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Medicines lauromacrogols + ureaQuestion & answer

lauromacrogols + urea · Medicine question

Can it be used with steroid creams?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Urea may increase steroid penetration when both are applied together. Ask a clinician or pharmacist how to arrange the treatments.

Sources for this answer

E45 Itch Relief Creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 9
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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