Ammonium Lactate 12 %

Ammonium Lactate 12 %

Ammonium Lactate belongs to the category of medicine called ‘alpha-hydroxy acids’ which is mainly used to cure xerosis (dry or scaly skin) and ichthyosis Vulgaris (an inherited dry skin condition) in adults and children. This medicine can also help to provide relaxation from itching from these conditions.

Ammonium Lactate extracts lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. Ammonium Lactate works as a moisturizer and acts by boosting skin hydration. And also helps in relieving the symptoms of dry or scaly skin and dry skin.

Medical Benefits of Ammonium Lactate

Ammonium Lactate is made up of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. Ammonium Lactate acts like a moisturizer to make your skin softer, and it helps by increasing skin hydration and thereby curing the problems of dry or scaly skin and dry skin. 

Direction To Use

Ammonium Lactate is for external use only. Take a small amount of Ammonium Lactate cream on the fingertip and apply this cream as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as consulted by your doctor. Don’t contact the Ammonium Lactate with your nose or eyes. By mistake, if you contact with these areas, wash them with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after using Ammonium Lactate if your hands are not in the affected area to stop the spread of infection.

What should I avoid while using ammonium lactate?

Do not take this cream by mouth. Ammonium lactate medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use this cream on open injury or sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medication gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, by mistake wash it properly with water.

Side Effects

• Irritation 
• Skin discoloration 
• Skin peeling

Precautions

Ammonium lactate is one of the skin-curing creams that is used for dry, rough, and scaly skin. Moreover, there are some precautions in its use. Avoid ammonium lactate on broken, irritated, or sensitive skin since it may cause stinging, redness, and discomfort. Use with caution when around sensitive areas, especially around the eyes, nose, and mouth since contact can cause extreme irritation.

Inform your doctor if you have any allergy, particularly from ammonium lactate. Also limit the exposure to sun as well as use a sunscreen while using ammonium lactate since it may sensitize the skin towards sunlight, thus increasing the possibility of getting a sunburn. Women who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding need to ask a doctor for advice about using this drug. Always use ammonium lactate exactly as prescribed, and discontinue its use if severe irritation or an allergic reaction occurs.