Ammonium Lactate

Generic: AMMONIUM LACTATE

Prescription DrugTOPICAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
Ammonium Lactate
Generic Name
AMMONIUM LACTATE
Manufacturer
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Product Type
Prescription Drug
Route
TOPICAL
Application Number
170f8764-a180-49fa-b406-44f5b7921a66

Pharmacological Class

alpha-Hydroxy Acid [EPC]

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is indicated for the treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris and xerosis.

Warnings

WARNING Sun exposure to areas of the skin treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should be minimized or avoided (see PRECAUTIONS ). Use of this product should be discontinued if hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is noted.

Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled clinical trials of patients with ichthyosis vulgaris, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with ammonium lactate cream were rash (including erythema and irritation) and burning/stinging. Each was reported in approximately 10-15% of patients. In addition, itching was reported in approximately 5% of patients. In controlled clinical trials of patients with xerosis, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with ammonium lactate cream ...

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ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled clinical trials of patients with ichthyosis vulgaris, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with ammonium lactate cream were rash (including erythema and irritation) and burning/stinging. Each was reported in approximately 10-15% of patients. In addition, itching was reported in approximately 5% of patients. In controlled clinical trials of patients with xerosis, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with ammonium lactate cream were transient burning, in about 3% of patients, stinging, dry skin and rash, each reported in approximately 2% of patients.

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