Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g Cream, 385 g
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Organic acids class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Ammonium lactate is used to treat xerosis (dry or scaly skin) and ichthyosis vulgaris (an inherited dry skin condition) in adults and children. Ammonium lactate is in a class of medications called alpha-hydroxy acids. It works by increasing skin hydration.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
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Laureth-4 is a synthetic detergent made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping blend oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the body absorbs the active drug.
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A fine powder made from magnesium, aluminum, and silicon compounds. It absorbs moisture and helps keep medicine ingredients from clumping or separating, so the product stays stable and flows smoothly during manufacturing.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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A synthetic emulsifier derived from stearic acid and polyethylene glycol. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in liquid medicines and creams to create a smooth, uniform product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.068 | $26.26 / 385 g |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.0737 | $28.37 / 385 g |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $0.0883 | $34.00 / 385 g |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100gthis 45802-0493-26 | Padagis | 385 g | $0.068 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Ammonium Lactate 120 mg/g 51672-1301-00 | Sun | 385 g | $0.068 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g 45802-0419-26 | Padagis | 400 g | $0.072 | AB | Availability likely | +5% |
| Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g 63629-8608-01 | Bryant | 2 tubes | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g 63629-8609-01 | Bryant | 385 g | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ammonium Lactate 120 mg/g 70518-3619-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 2 tubes | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g 72162-1413-02 | Bryant | 2 tubes | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g 63629-8610-01 | Bryant | 225 g | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g 63629-8611-01 | Bryant | 400 g | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g 72162-1407-02 | Bryant | 225 g | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 45802-0493-26 You're viewing this | 385 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (45802-493-26) | $0.0682 / g | $26.24 | 2007-02-19 | Active |
| 45802-0493-83 | 2 TUBE in 1 CARTON (45802-493-83) / 140 g in 1 TUBE | $0.0600 / g | $16.80 | 2007-01-25 | Active |
| 45802-0493-98 | 140 g in 1 TUBE (45802-493-98) | — | — | 2006-08-16 | Active |
| 45802-0493-38 | 385 g in 1 BOTTLE (45802-493-38) | $0.0682 / g | $26.24 | 2026-03-16 | Active |
Per g, this pack runs about 14% above the cheapest pack (NDC 45802-0493-83, $0.0600 vs $0.0682 NADAC).
In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 93% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓
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What quantity is in NDC 45802-0493-26?
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Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is indicated for the treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris and xerosis.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply to the affected areas and rub in thoroughly. Use twice daily or as directed by a physician.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the label ingredients.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNING Use of this product should be discontinued if hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is noted. Sun exposure to areas of the skin treated with ammonium lactate cream should be minimized or avoided (see PRECAUTIONS ).
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled clinical trials of patients with ichthyosis vulgaris, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with ammonium lactate cream were rash (including erythema and irritation) and burning/stinging. Each was reported in approximately 10-15% of patients. In addition, itching was reported in approximately 5% of patients.
In controlled clinical trials of patients with xerosis, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with ammonium lactate cream were transient burning, in about 3% of patients, stinging, dry skin and rash, each reported in approximately 2% of patients.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category B - Animal reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 0.7 and 1.5 times the human dose, respectively (600 mg/kg/day, corresponding to 3600 mg/m 2 /day in the rat and 7200 mg/m 2 /day in the rabbit) and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to ammonium lactate cream. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, ammonium lactate cream should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use - The safety and efficacy of Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% has been established in patients as young as 2 years old.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
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) are felt to 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 cream using human cadaver skin indicates that approximately 6.1% of the material was absorbed after 68 hours.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is available as follows: 385 g bottle (NDC 45802- 493 -38) STORAGE Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Manufactured By Padagis Minneapolis, MN 55427 www.padagis.com Rev 11-25 99R38 RC T F1
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Manufactured By Padagis Minneapolis, MN 55427 www.padagis.com Rev 11-25 99R38 RC T F1
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION *Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is a formulation of 12% lactic acid neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, as ammonium lactate with a pH of 4.4 - 5.4. Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% also contains cetyl alcohol, 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: Ammonium Lactate Cream Structural Formula
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Information for Patients Patients using ammonium lactate cream should receive the following information and instructions: 1. This medication is to be used as directed by the physician, and should not be used for any disorder other than for which it was prescribed. It is for external use only.
Avoid contact with eyes, lips, or mucous membranes. 2. Patients should minimize or avoid use of this product on areas of the skin that may be exposed to natural or artificial sunlight, including the face.
If sun exposure is unavoidable, clothing should be worn to protect the skin. 3. This medication may cause stinging or burning when applied to skin with fissures, erosions, or abrasions (for example, after shaving the legs).
4. If the skin condition worsens with treatment, the medication should be promptly discontinued.