Ammonium Lactate Lotion 12.0% w/v

Ammonium Lactate Lotion is used to treat dry skin and other skin problems.

It helps moisturize the skin. It also keeps the skin moist. This is how it can help with dry skin. Ammonium lactate helps treat dry or scaly skin and an inherited dry skin condition in adults and children. Ammonium lactate belongs to a group of drugs called alpha-hydroxy acids. It helps to make the skin more hydrated. 

How To Use

• Ammonium lactate is a lotion. You put it on your skin. It is usually put on the skin that needs help two times a day. Use ammonium lactate at the same time every day. Carefully follow the instructions on your medication bottle and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you don’t understand. Use ammonium lactate exactly as you were told to. Do not take more or less of this medication than prescribed; instead, adhere to your doctor’s instructions.
• Shake the lotion bottle good before using it so the medicine is mixed up evenly.
• To use ammonium lactate cream or lotion, put a little on the skin where it is red or itchy and rub it in gently.
• This medicine is only to be used on the skin. Do not put ammonium lactate cream near your eyes, mouth, or private area, and do not swallow it.
• If your skin gets worse after treatment, talk to your doctor.

Benefits

Here are some benefits about using ammonium lactate lotion:

Moisturizing: Ammonium lactate helps keep the skin hydrated by drawing in moisture. Those with dry, flaky skin may find this useful.

Exfoliating: Ammonium lactate gently removes dead skin cells. It helps to remove dead skin cells by breaking them down. This can make your skin feel smoother and look nicer.

Making Skin Barrier Stronger: Ammonium lactate helps to make the skin’s natural barrier stronger. This is important because things like strong soaps, weather, and getting older can weaken it. A stronger barrier keeps more moisture in.

Treating Dry, Scaler Skin: Ammonium lactate helps with dry, scaly skin conditions like ichthyosis, keratosis pilaris, and extremely dry skin. Scrubbing and moisturizing can help reduce symptoms.

Anti-ageing Benefits: Ammonium lactate might help make skin look younger by reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Calming irritation: Ammonium lactate can soothe red and swollen skin by moisturizing and repairing the skin barrier.

Side Effects

Side effects you need to tell your doctor or healthcare provider about right away:

• Allergic reactions can cause skin rashes, itching, hives, and swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
• extremely dry skin, flaking

Minor side effects which do not need medical attention (tell your doctor if they continue or bother you):

• Skin that is not wet or feels uncomfortable.
• becoming more sensitive to the sunlight
• Slight redness or the skin peeling.

Precautions

• Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are allergic to ammonium lactate, any other medicines, or any of the ingredients in ammonium lactate cream or lotion. Ask the person at the pharmacy to give you a list of what is in the product.
• Let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medicines, vitamins, supplements, or herbal products you are using with ammonium lactate. Your doctor might have to adjust your medication doses or keep a close check on you for any side effects.
• Inform your doctor if you are expecting a baby, planning to have a baby, or currently breastfeeding. If you get pregnant while using ammonium lactate, contact your doctor.
• Avoid spending too much time in the sun and cover up your skin with clothes, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Ammonium lactate can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight in the area where it is applied.
• Unless your doctor gives you different advice, keep eating your regular food.
• But if it’s almost time to take the next dose, you can skip the missed dose and keep taking your medication at the same time as usual. Do not put on extra cream or lotion if you missed a dose.