Ammonium Lactate

Prescription

Handelsnamen: Ammonium Lactate

Darreichungsform

Topical

Applikationsweg

TOPICAL

Hersteller

REMEDYREPACK INC.

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION * Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% specially formulates 12% lactic acid, as ammonium lactate to provide a cream pH of 4.5 to 5.5. Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% also contains cetyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, laureth-4, light mineral oil, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, methylparaben, propylparaben, polyoxyethylene-100 stearate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, purified water and for pH adjustment: lactic acid. Lactic acid is a racemic mixture of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid and has the following structural formula: Chemical Structure

Wirkstoffe

Wirkstoff	Stärke
Ammonium Lactate	-

Indikationen und Anwendung

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is indicated for the treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris and xerosis.

Dosierung und Verabreichung

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply to the affected areas and rub in thoroughly. Use twice daily or as directed by a physician.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled clinical trials of patients with ichthyosis vulgaris, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% were rash (including erythema and irritation) and burning/stinging. Each was reported in approximately 10 to 15% of patients. In addition, itching was reported in approximately 5% of patients. In controlled clinical trials of patients with xerosis, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% were transient burning, in about 3% of patients, stinging, dry skin and rash, each reported in approximately 2% of patients.

Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen

WARNING Sun exposure to areas of the skin treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should be minimized or avoided (see PRECAUTIONS section). The use of Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should be discontinued if any hypersensitivity is observed.

Kontraindikationen

CONTRAINDICATIONS Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the label ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is indicated for the treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris and xerosis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply to the affected areas and rub in thoroughly. Use twice daily or as directed by a physician.

WARNING Sun exposure to areas of the skin treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should be minimized or avoided (see PRECAUTIONS section). The use of Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should be discontinued if any hypersensitivity is observed.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the label ingredients.

Ammonium Lactate is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Ammonium Lactate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Ammonium Lactate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 543460 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Ammonium Lactate (FDA National Drug Code)

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Datenquellen: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS