Lac-Hydrin
Lac-Hydrin®
(ammonium lactate) Lotion, 12%
For Dermatologic use only. Not for Ophthalmic, Oral or Intravaginal use.
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Lac-Hydrin specially formulates 12% lactic acid, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, as ammonium lactate to provide a lotion pH of 4.5-5.5. Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) Lotion, 12% also contains cetyl alcohol, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, laureth-4, light mineral oil, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, methyl- and propylparabens, PEG-100 stearate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol and water. Lactic acid is a racemic mixture of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid and has the following structural formula:
![]() |
Generic Name: Lactic Acid
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Skin & Beauty
Get beauty tips and body treatments.
Health Extras
Cellulite Treatment with Heat
Most women over 20 have it and hate it, but the bumpy look of cellulite under the skin isn't easy to erase. But a hot technology may change that. See more WebMD Videos »

