Ammonium Lactate
Description
Ammonium Lactate is a moisturizer which is used topically for the treatment of dry, scaly, and itchy skin in adults and adolescents.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ammonium Lactate
- Application site redness, itching, and burning
- Skin peeling
- Skin irritation
Uses of Ammonium Lactate
What is it prescribed for?
- Xerosis
- Pruritus
- Ichthyosis vulgaris
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Ammonium lactate or any other ingredient present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Sun exposure
Minimize or avoid exposure to sunlight while on treatment with this medicine.
External use
This medicine is recommended for use only on the skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, wounds, or broken skin.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply this medicine to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve after two weeks of use.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine increases the skin hydration by preventing the loss of moisture.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Humectant, Topical emollients
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 May 2019
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