Drug Details
Generic Name:
Availability:
Prescription and over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Alpha hydroxy acid
Forms:
Cream, lotion
Administration:
By application to the skin
Therapeutic Uses:
- Xerosis
- Ichthyosis vulgaris
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Ammonium Lactate (Lac-Hydrin) Drug Class
Ammonium lactate (ah-moe-nee-um lak-tate) belongs to a group of drugs called alpha hydroxy acids. It is lactic acid neutralized with ammonium hydroxide to form ammonium lactate.
Ammonium Lactate (Lac-Hydrin) Age Range
Ammonium lactate is approved for use in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Clinical experience has not shown a difference in response between 65+ (elderly) and younger patients.
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