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Topical emollients

Amlactin

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Medically Reviewed by Oluni Odunlami, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Aug 05, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: ammonium lactate topical [ a-moe-nee-um-lak-tate ]

Drug class: Topical emollients

Availability: Rx and/or otc

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available

Brand names: Geri-hydrolac, Lac-hydrin, Laclotion, Kerasal al, Lac-hydrin 5

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

What is Amlactin?

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 purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

How should I use Amlactin

Ammonium lactate is usually applied twice a day. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Shake the lotion form of this medication well just before using it.

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 symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using Amlactin.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Detailed AmLactin dosage information
Amlactin Dosage information (more detail)

Before Taking

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ammonium lactate, glycerin, mineral oil, propylene glycol, or parabens.

Ammonium lactate may be more likely to cause skin irritation in people who have fair or sensitive skin.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Amlactin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether ammonium lactate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give Amlactin to a child without medical advice.

What happens if I miss a dose?

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.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose is unlikely to occur with the use of Amlactin.

What should I avoid while using Amlactin?

Do not take by mouth. Amlactin is for use only on the skin. Do not use Amlactin on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medication gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

Amlactin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Amlactin may cause serious side effects. Stop using Amlactin and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • severe redness or stinging where the medicine was applied.

Common side effects of Amlactin may include:

  • mild dryness or skin irritation after use; or

  • bruising of discoloration of 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.

See more: Amlactin Side Effects

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