Lac-Hydrin 5

Ammonium lactate is made from lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. Ammonium lactate acts as a moisturizer.

Ammonium lactate is used to help with dry, scaly, itchy skin.

Ammonium lactate may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all your healthcare providers about your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are using.

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

Ammonium lactate may cause skin irritation more often in people who have fair or sensitive skin.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known if Lac-Hydrin 5 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 if 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 Lac-Hydrin 5 to a child without medical advice.

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

Lac-Hydrin 5 can cause serious side effects. Stop using Lac-Hydrin 5 and call your doctor immediately if you experience:

• severe redness or stinging where the medicine was applied.

Common side effects of Lac-Hydrin 5 may include:

• mild dryness or skin irritation after use; or
• bruising or discoloration of the treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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 Lac-Hydrin 5.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it's 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 for the missed dose.

An overdose is unlikely to happen with Lac-Hydrin 5.

Do not take by mouth. Lac-Hydrin 5 is only for skin use. Do not apply Lac-Hydrin 5 on open wounds or on skin that is sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated. If this medication comes into contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

It is unlikely that other medications you take by mouth or inject will affect ammonium lactate that you apply to your skin. However, many drugs can interact with one another. Inform all of your health care providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.