Ammonium Lactate

Ammonium Lactate Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Ammonium Lactate is the ammonium salt of lactic acid.

Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid. It is a normal constituent of tissues and blood. The alpha-hydroxy acids (and their salts) may act as humectants when applied to the skin. This property may influence hydration of the stratum corneum. In addition, lactic acid, when applied to the skin, may act to decrease corneocyte cohesion.

Trade Name Ammonium Lactate
Generic Ammonium lactate
Ammonium lactate Other Names Ammonium lactate, Lactic acid ammonium salt
Weight 10%, 12%, 12%, 5%
Type Topical cream, topical lotion
Formula C3H9NO3
Weight Average: 107.1085
Monoisotopic: 107.058243159
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country United States
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate

Uses

Ammonium Lactate is an inorganic compound used for the symptomatic treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris and for temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions.

For the treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris and for temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions.

Ammonium Lactate is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Xerosis

How Ammonium Lactate works

Unknown.

Toxicity

The oral administration of Lac-Hydrin to rats and mice showed this drug to be practically non-toxic (LD50 > 15 mL/kg).

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Elimination Route

In vitro study of percutaneous absorption of ammonium lactate lotion, 12% using human cadaver skin indicates that approximately 5.8% of the material was absorbed after 68 hours.

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