Χώρα: Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά
Πηγή: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
AMMONIUM LACTATE (UNII: 67M901L9NQ) (LACTIC ACID - UNII:33X04XA5AT)
Bryant Ranch Prepack
TOPICAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Ammonium Lactate Lotion, 12% is indicated for the treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris, and for the temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions. Ammonium Lactate Lotion, 12% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the label ingredients.
Ammonium Lactate Lotion, 12% is available as follows: 225 g bottle (NDC 63629-8610-1) STORAGE Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Abbreviated New Drug Application
AMMONIUM LACTATE- AMMONIUM LACTATE LOTION BRYANT RANCH PREPACK ---------- AMMONIUM LACTATE LOTION, 12%* RX ONLY FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC, ORAL OR INTRAVAGINAL USE DESCRIPTION *Ammonium Lactate Lotion, 12% specially formulates 12% lactic acid neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, as ammonium lactate to provide a lotion pH of 4.5 - 5.5. It also contains cetyl alcohol, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, laureth-4, light mineral oil, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, methylparaben, PEG-100 stearate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, and purified water. Lactic acid is a racemic mixture of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid and has the following structural formula: CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid, it is a normal constituent of tissues and blood. The alpha-hydroxy acids (and their salts) may act as humectants when applied to the skin. This property may influence hydration of the stratum corneum. In addition, lactic acid, when applied to the skin, may act to decrease corneocyte cohesion. The mechanism(s) by which this is accomplished is not yet known. An _in vitro_study of percutaneous absorption of ammonium lactate lotion, 12% using human cadaver skin indicates that approximately 5.8% of the material was absorbed after 68 hours. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ammonium Lactate Lotion, 12% is indicated for the treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris, and for the temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions. CONTRAINDICATIONS Ammonium Lactate Lotion, 12% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the label ingredients. WARNING Sun exposure (natural or artificial sunlight) to areas of the skin treated with Ammonium Lactate Lotion, 12% should be minimized or avoided (see PRECAUTIONS). The use of Ammonium Lactate Lotion, 12% should be discontinued if any hypersensitivity is observed. PRECAUTIONS GENERAL - For external use only. Stinging or burning may occur when applied to skin with fis Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο