Lac-Hydrin

Xerosis, Ichthyosis Vulgaris

Treatment

0 Active Studies for Lac-Hydrin

What is Lac-Hydrin

Ammonium lactate

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Ammonium lactate is a medication made from a combination of lactic acid and ammonium.

Ammonium Lactate

is the brand name

Lac-Hydrin Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Ammonium Lactate

Ammonium lactate

2002

24

Effectiveness

How Lac-Hydrin Affects Patients

Lactic acid is a type of acid found naturally in the body. It has a moisturizing effect when applied to the skin and can help keep the top layer of skin hydrated. It can also cause the skin cells to become less stuck together, which may help with skin clarity and texture.

How Lac-Hydrin works in the body

We don't know how this drug works.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed measure of Lac-Hydrin relies upon the determined condition. The amount of dosage fluctuates, depending on the method of delivery (e.g. Cream or Kit - Topical) specified in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Xerosis

0.12 mg/mg, , 17.0 mg/mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg/mL, 700.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg

, Topical, Cream - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical

Ichthyosis Vulgaris

0.12 mg/mg, , 17.0 mg/mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 120.0 mg/mL, 700.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg

, Topical, Cream - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical

Warnings

Common Lac-Hydrin Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Lac-Hydrin Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Lac-Hydrin has been found to be very safe in tests with rats and mice, as the lethal dose was found to be higher than 15 mL/kg when given orally.

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Lac-Hydrin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Lac-Hydrin?

Zero active trials are assessing the potential of Lac-Hydrin to provide relief for Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Ichthyosis Vulgaris

0 Actively Recruiting

Xerosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Lac-Hydrin Reviews: What are patients saying about Lac-Hydrin?

5

Patient Review

3/17/2008

Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin

I've developed dry, scaly skin from this treatment that's now started to peel and grow back painfully. I don't know if it's a side effect of the medication or not.

5

Patient Review

3/2/2011

Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin

The lotion works well, but the fragrance is incredibly overwhelming. If I could find a similar product without the scent, I would use it in a heartbeat.

5

Patient Review

2/15/2010

Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin

This treatment is effective and clears up my heel pain immediately.

4.7

Patient Review

6/16/2009

Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin

The doctor prescribed this for my itching, so I tried it out. It made me nauseous and I was up every hour last night. Not sure if there's a connection to my lactose intolerance, but worth looking into.

4

Patient Review

11/28/2010

Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin

We tried this on my son who has extremely dry skin and it worked wonders!

2.7

Patient Review

10/24/2007

Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin

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Patient Q&A Section about lac-hydrin

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is generic for Lac-Hydrin?

"The following are two pharmacies near 94043 that have coupons for Amlactin. Amlactin is a lactic acid that is indicated for the treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris. It can also provide temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions."

Answered by AI

Is Lac-Hydrin a prescription?

"If you have any questions about Lac-Hydrin (lactic acid lotion), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Lac-Hydrin is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of dry, scaly, or itchy skin (Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Xerosis). Lac-Hydrin may be used alone or in combination with other medications. Lac-Hydrin belongs to a class of drugs called Emollients.

If you have any questions about Lac-Hydrin (lactic acid lotion), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider."

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What is Lac-Hydrin cream used for?

"This medication is helpful for treating dry, scaly skin conditions, as well as relieving itching from these conditions. It does this by increasing the moisture in the skin."

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Is Amlactin the same as Lac-Hydrin?

"Amlactin is not therapeutically equivalent to Lac-Hydrin, meaning it is not approved by the FDA to be used as a generic substitute."

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