# Ammonium Lactate (Lac-Hydrin, AmLactin)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/ammonium-lactate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Ammonium Lactate?

Ammonium Lactate (brand name: Ammonium Bromatum) is a prescription medication. Across the United States, 17,000 doctors prescribe Ammonium to approximately 361,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Lac-Hydrin, AmLactin

## Conditions treated

- [Dry Skin](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/dry-skin)
- [Ichthyosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/ichthyosis)
- [Xerosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/xerosis)

## Mechanism of action

Ammonium Lactate belongs to a class of medications known as emollient (skin moisturizer)s. It works by affecting specific biological processes in the body to produce its therapeutic effect.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Emollient (Skin Moisturizer)
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

burning, stinging, dry skin, itching, rash

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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