What is Ammonium Lactate? Uses, warnings & side effects

Follow the instructions on the packaging or any directions given by a healthcare provider.

This medicine is for use on the skin only.

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after use.

Shake the lotion well just before each use.

Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area and gently rub it into the skin. 

Store ammonium lactate cream or lotion in a closed container at room temperature. Avoid exposure to excessive heat.

Take a missed dose when remembered.

Don’t apply two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.

Only apply the cream or lotion twice per day.

This medicine is not right for everyone. 

Do not use ammonium lactate creams or lotions if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the product.

Before using ammonium lactate, talk to a healthcare professional first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are frequently exposed to sunlight.

Ammonium lactate may cause burning or tingling if applied to the skin with cracks or fissures or that has been recently shaved. Try to avoid applying ammonium lactate to skin with cracks or cuts.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen and minimize sun exposure for at least one week after applying ammonium lactate cream or lotion.

Be cautious when using topical ammonium lactate on the face because it might cause irritation. Additionally, the face is the part of the body most commonly exposed to the sun, so there’s a risk of sunburn. 

Don’t let ammonium lactate get in your eyes, mouth, or lips. 

Do not use prescription ammonium lactate to treat any skin problem the doctor has not examined.

When using prescription ammonium lactate, call the doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen.

Ammonium lactate does not have any known drug interactions.

Even so, tell any doctor or other healthcare professional treating you if you are using ammonium lactate regularly before they prescribe any new medications.