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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:

Lac-Hydrin® (ammonium lactate) Structural Formula Illustration

Last reviewed on RxList: 12/17/2007
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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