Autolyse

Autolyse Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Papain, also known as papaya proteinase I, is a cysteine protease (EC 3.4.22.2) enzyme that is found in species of papaya, Carica papaya and Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis. The enzyme is found to be localized in the skin of papaya, and is collected from slashed unripe papayas as a crude latex. Papain is used in food, pharmaceutical, textile, and cosmetic industries. While it has been used for the treatment of inflammation and pain via topical administration, papain has also shown to have anthelmintic and tooth-whitening properties. Present in over-the-counter mixture products consisting of different digestive enzymes, its active site contains a catalytic diad that plays a role in breaking peptide bonds. Papain is also used as an ingredient in various enzymatic debriding preparations.

Papain is a digestive enzyme and often acts as a skin allergen.

Urea is an osmotic diuretic similar to mannitol but more irritant. It induces diuresis by increasing osmotic pressure of the glomerular filtrate and increasing excretion of sodium, potassium and chloride ions. Its osmotic effect also draws water from cells e.g. brain, CSF and anterior chamber of the eye, thereby decreasing intracranial or intraocular pressure. Unlike mannitol, urea penetrates the eye and causes a rebound increase in intraocular pressure if the plasma concentration of the drug is less than that in the vitreous humour. Applied topically, urea promotes hydration of keratin and mild keratolysis in dry skin. It increases water uptake by the stratum corneum and has an antipruritic effect.

As a humectant, urea draws water into the striatum corneum.

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Trade Name	Autolyse
Generic	Papain + Urea
Weight	100mg
Type	Ointment
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer	Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Available Country	India
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Papain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from papaya used for its anti-inflammatory properties.

No FDA-approved therapeutic indications.

Urea 25% cream is used for the treatment of dry, cracked skin and hyperkeratosis on the soles of the feet including the heels. Suitable for general and diabetic foot care.

Autolyse is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: InflammationDermatitis, Dermatitis, Contact, Dermatitis, Eczematous, Dry Eyes, Dry Skin, Dry Skin; Eczema, Eczema, Dyshidrotic, Eye pruritus, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Insect Bites, Lichen Planus (LP), Neurodermatitis, Nummular Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Sunburn, Allergic skin manifestations, Anal eczema, Calluses, Moisturizing

How Autolyse works

When topically applied, papain induces an allergen-like inflammatory response via recruiting neutrophils, mast cells, and CD3-positive cells and by induction of a TH2-biased antibody response . In vitro, treatment of papain resulted in the breakdown of tight junctions of primary human keratinocytes that maintain the epithelial barrier integrity. These tight junction proteins include zonula occludens-1, claudin-4, and occludin . It is proposed that papain induces allergic responses via activation of TLR4, leading to an increase in neutrophils, CD3+ cells, mast cells, and CCL8-positive cells .

Dosage

Autolyse dosage

Apply a small amount twice daily to the skin after washing or bathing.

In extreme cases, before bed you may choose to cover the feet with plastic wrap and then put socks over the plastic wrap to increase the hydration rate.

Recommended for use on adults and children over 12 years.

After use, wear sandals or slippers to avoid staining carpets.

Side Effects

May irritate inflamed skin or exudative lesions. Transient stinging may occur in deep cracks. Discontinue use if local irritation or rash occurs during use.

Toxicity

Acute oral LD50 of 200 mcu papain is 4000 mg/kg in rat and 12500 mg/kg in mouse . It acts as an irritant in case of inhalation or contact with eyes.