Ammonium lactate is a combination of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. Ammonium lactate
is a moisturizer.
Ammonium lactate is used to treat dry, scaly, itchy skin.
Ammonium lactate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ammonium lactate topical?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ammonium lactate.
Ammonium lactate may be more likely to cause skin irritation in people who have fair or
sensitive skin.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your
doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether ammonium lactate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Ammonium lactate should not be used on a child without the advice of a doctor.
How should I take ammonium lactate topical?
Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for
longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Shake the lotion form of this medication well just before using it.
Ammonium lactate is usually applied twice a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Wash your hands before and after applying this medication, unless you are using it to treat a
hand condition.
Do not apply ammonium lactate to your face unless your doctor has told you to.
Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve or if it gets worse even with ammonium
lactate treatment.
Store ammonium lactate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose of ammonium lactate topical?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait
until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not
use extra medicine to
make up the missed dose.
Where can I get more information about ammonium lactate topical?
Your pharmacist has information about ammonium lactate topical written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of ammonium lactate topical?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using the medication and call your doctor if you have severe burning, stinging, redness,
or peeling of the skin treated with ammonium lactate.
Less serious side effects may include:
mild skin peeling or dryness;
mild skin redness or irritation;
bruising or other discoloration; or
darkening of the treated skin.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your
doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about ammonium lactate topical?
Do not apply ammonium lactate to your face unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas,
rinse with water. Do not apply ammonium lactate topical after shaving or use it on sunburned,
windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Ammonium
lactate can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen
(minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve or if it gets worse even with ammonium
lactate treatment.
Stop using the medication and call your doctor if you have severe burning, stinging, redness,
or peeling of the skin treated with ammonium lactate.
What should I avoid while taking ammonium lactate topical?
Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas,
rinse with water. Do not apply ammonium lactate topical after shaving or use it on sunburned,
windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Ammonium
lactate can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen
(minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
What other drugs will affect ammonium lactate topical?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied
ammonium lactate. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your
prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs
prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of ammonium lactate topical?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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