Laclotion

Ammonium lactate is made up of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. Ammonium lactate works as a moisturizer.

Ammonium lactate is used to treat dry, scaly, itchy skin.

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

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all your healthcare providers about all 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 be more likely to cause skin irritation in people who have fair or sensitive skin.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Laclotion 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 Laclotion to a child without medical advice.

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

Laclotion may cause serious side effects. Stop using Laclotion and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe redness or stinging where the medicine was applied.

Common side effects of Laclotion may include:

• mild dryness or skin irritation after use; or
• bruising or 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 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 Laclotion.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is nearly 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 Laclotion.

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

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