Common Questions
Common Questions about Ammonium Lactate (Lac-Hydrin)
Can I use ammonium lactate 12% on my face?It is best to avoid using ammonium lactate on sun-exposed areas such as the face. This medicine can increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight and increase your risk of sunburn. If sunlight exposure is unavoidable in the treated areas, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. |
Who should not use ammonium lactate?Anyone with a hypersensitivity (allergic reaction) to the active ingredient ammonium lactate or inactive ingredients such as light mineral oil, glycerin, propylene glycol, or parabens should not use it. |
What is Am-Lactin used for?Am-Lactin is used to moisturize dry, scaly, rough, and itchy skin. This is an over-the-counter brand name product that contains ammonium lactate as the active ingredient. |
Can ammonium lactate lighten dark spots?Ammonium lactate contains lactic acid which can potentially lighten dark spots. However, this is not an approved use of topical ammonium lactate. Do not use this medicine on dark spots unless your healthcare provider tells you to. |
Can I use tretinoin and ammonium lactate together?You should only use tretinoin (acne medicine) and ammonium lactate together after checking with your dermatologist. Some studies have found that this combination helps with acanthosis nigricans (darkening of the skin in skin fold areas) associated with obesity. |
What is the price of ammonium lactate without insurance?Without insurance, ammonium lactate can be as high as $71.96, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $32.46 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not. |
What is the price of ammonium lactate with insurance?Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on ammonium lactate—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins. You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for ammonium lactate. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not. |
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