Lac-hydrin
Lac-hydrin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Lac-hydrin 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 | Lac-hydrin |
| Generic | Ammonium lactate |
| Ammonium lactate Other Names | Ammonium lactate, Lactic acid ammonium salt |
| Weight | 10%, 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 |
Uses
Lac-hydrin 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.
Lac-hydrin is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Xerosis
How Lac-hydrin 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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