Sun exposure to areas of the skin treated with LAClotion™ should be minimized or avoided (see PRECAUTIONS section). The use of LAClotion™ should be discontinued if any hypersensitivity is observed.
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
LAClotion™ (ammonium lactate) is indicated for the treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris and for temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions.
LAClotion™ (ammonium lactate) specially formulates 12% lactic acid, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, as ammonium lactate to provide a lotion pH of 4.5-5.5. LAClotion™ also contains light mineral oil, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, propylene glycol, polyoxyl 40 stearate, glycerin, magnesium aluminum silicate, laureth-4, cetyl alcohol, methylcellulose, methyl and propyl parabens, and water. Lactic acid is a racemic mixture of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid and has the following structural formula:
