Lac-Hydrin (Lactic Acid) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Lac-Hydrin Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

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Lac-Hydrin Overview

Lac-Hydrin (lactic acid) is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (e.g., xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. It is an emollient. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include stinging, burning, and redness.

Lac-Hydrin is applied to the affected areas and rubbed in thoroughly. The dose is to use twice daily or as directed by a physician. Lac-Hydrin may interact with other skin products. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you are taking. During pregnancy, Lac-Hydrin should be used only if prescribed. It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Lac-Hydrin (lactic acid) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Lac-Hydrin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Lac-Hydrin (lactic acid) is indicated for the treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris and for temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions.

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What is Lac-Hydrin Prescribing Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Lac-Hydrin Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (e.g., xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin.

HOW TO USE: If you are using the lotion, shake the bottle well before using.

Apply a thin layer of this medication to the affected areas of the skin, usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Rub the medication thoroughly into the skin.

Be careful to avoid your eyes, lips, inside your mouth/nose, the vaginal area, and any ...

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