Lac-Hydrin
Xerosis, Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Treatment
0 Active Studies for Lac-Hydrin
Treatment for
Xerosis
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.
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
5
Patient Review
3/2/2011
Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin
5
Patient Review
2/15/2010
Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin
4.7
Patient Review
6/16/2009
Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin
4
Patient Review
11/28/2010
Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin
2.7
Patient Review
10/24/2007
Lac-Hydrin for Dry Skin
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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