NDC 51672-1301-02 — Ammonium Lactate 120 mg/g Cream

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 51672-1301-2

Product NDC 51672-1301

11-digit billing NDC 51672130102

NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)

RxCUI 543460

UNII 67M901L9NQ

Application # ANDA075883

SPL Set ID 9745b6ce-f532-4e80-b6e9-477ab9db4e30

Established class (EPC) alpha-Hydroxy Acid

Chemical class Hydroxy Acids

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category ANDA

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 2003-04-10

Route TOPICAL

Dosage form CREAM

Substance AMMONIUM LACTATE

GCN Seq No 028191

GCN 23043

HICL code 015560

Ingredient (HICL) Ammonium Lactate

HIC1 code L

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue

HIC2 code L2

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Emollients

HIC3 code L2A

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Emollients

AHFS code 84:24.12.00

AHFS class Basic Ointments And Protectants

FDB label name AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% CREAM

FDB brand name Ammonium Lactate

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 51672-1301-2 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 51672-1301-02. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Organic acids class.

Drug family (ATC) Organic acids

How it works Acidifying Activity

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Application holderSUN PHARMA CANADA INC

FDA applicationANDA075883 (ANDA)

Labeler code51672

First marketedApr 2003

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio889 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).

Where does this data come from?

Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% CREAM Ingredient Ammonium Lactate

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

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.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →

Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color white

One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.

Where does this data come from?

Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

UNII 936JST6JCN
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.
UNII PDC6A3C0OX
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.
UNII 230OU9XXE4
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.
UNII 6HQ855798J
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.
UNII N6K5787QVP
Light mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as a lubricant and emollient to help the product spread smoothly and improve texture.
UNII 6M3P64V0NC
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.
UNII A2I8C7HI9T
Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
UNII YD01N1999R
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.
UNII 13A4J4NH9I
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.
UNII 6DC9Q167V3
Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
UNII 059QF0KO0R
Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

12 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?

Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.

Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per g	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	$0.1094	$15.32 / 140 g
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026	$0.0883	$12.36 / 140 g

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Ammonium Lactate 12 g/100g 45802-0493-26	Padagis	385 g	$0.068	AB	Availability likely	—
Ammonium Lactate 120 mg/g 51672-1300-05	Sun	225 g	$0.071	AB	Availability likely	—
Ammonium Lactate 120 mg/gthis 51672-1301-02	Sun	1 tube	—	AB	FDA listed	—
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 120 mg/g 50090-6587-00	A-S	225 g	—	AB	FDA listed	—

About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️

2003

On the market since

Apr 2003

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

23 years listed

🔓

·

Generic on the market

this product is a generic

✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 51672-1301-02, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.

💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.

📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data

ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.

Prescriptions last 4 qtrs

3.4K

Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs

500.2K

Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs

$54.7K

Avg / prescription

$16.13

Avg / unit

$0.1094

Latest quarter Q1 2026

719Rx

Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ

14% FFS 86% MCO

Fee-for-service · 459 Rx Managed care · 2,935 Rx

State Medicaid map

Units reimbursed · per 100k residents

23.31,943

gray = no data reported ⓘ

Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.

Tap or hover a state

…for its Medicaid breakdown

🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents

1 New Jersey 1,943 /100k

2 Michigan 1,245 /100k

3 Wisconsin 576 /100k

4 Connecticut 368 /100k

5 Ohio 331 /100k

6 Louisiana 308 /100k

7 Rhode Island 281 /100k

8 Nevada 276 /100k

National units — by quarter

💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.

2 tubes51672-1301-04 58,947 Rx · $865,130

385 g51672-1301-00 24,571 Rx · $727,461

1 tube this page51672-1301-02 3,394 Rx · $54,749

Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 86,912 Rx · 21,361,928 units · $1,647,340 gross reimbursed

Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Ammonium Lactate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 3 manufacturers.

⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Ammonium Lactate. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.

Period

Total Part D spend

$7.57M

Claims incl. refills

359.4K

Beneficiaries

250K

Spend / beneficiary

$30.29

Spend / claim

$21.07

Trend by period

💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Ammonium Lactate — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Fatigue149

Pain148

Diarrhoea140

Chronic Kidney Disease127

Nausea126

Dyspnoea115

Rash110

Reporter sex

Male · 41%

Female · 59%

Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Disabling44

Life-threatening31

Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year

Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).

Where does this data come from?

Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Per unit	Per pack	Marketing start	Status
51672-1301-00	385 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (51672-1301-0)	$0.0682 / g	$26.24	2003-04-10	Active
51672-1301-04	2 TUBE in 1 CARTON (51672-1301-4) / 140 g in 1 TUBE	$0.0600 / g	$16.80	2003-04-10	Active
51672-1301-02 You're viewing this	1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (51672-1301-2) / 140 g in 1 TUBE	—	—	2024-07-01	Active

This pack accounts for about 3.9% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 51672-1301-02?

NDC 51672-1301-02 is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 140 g in 1 tube.

What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Ammonium Lactate 120 mg/g Cream?

Bill NDC 51672-1301-02 — the 11-digit billing format is 51672130102. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

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.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand

NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes)	✓ Available
Labeler	✓ Available
Product & package description	✓ Available
Marketing category & status	✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route	✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed)	✓ Available
Package photos	✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured)	✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS)	— Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data	✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk	— Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD)	✓ Available

“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?

The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.

Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?

Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 51672-1301-2, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 51672-1301-02, written without dashes as 51672130102. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.

What do the three segments of this NDC mean?

In 51672-1301-02, the first segment (51672) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; the middle segment (1301) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.

Is this package still being marketed?

Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.

Does this product come in other package sizes?

Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 2 tubes (51672-1301-04), 385 g (51672-1301-00). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.

Who lists this product with the FDA?

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.

Do I need a prescription for this product?

This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.

This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.

Where does this data come from?

Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients

🎯 Indications and Usage 17 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is indicated for the treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris and xerosis.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 21 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply to the affected areas and rub in thoroughly. Use twice daily or as directed by a physician.

⛔ Contraindications 21 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the label ingredients.

⚠️ Warnings 37 words ▾

WARNING Sun exposure to areas of the skin treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should be minimized or avoided (see PRECAUTIONS section). The use of Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should be discontinued if any hypersensitivity is observed.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 111 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled clinical trials of patients with ichthyosis vulgaris, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% were rash (including erythema and irritation) and burning/stinging. Each was reported in approximately 10 to 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, 12% were transient burning, in about 3% of patients, stinging, dry skin and rash, each reported in approximately 2% of patients. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., at 1-866-923-4914 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🤰 Pregnancy 97 words ▾

Pregnancy Teratogenic effects 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, 12% should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 23 words ▾

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% have been established in pediatric patients as young as 2 years old.

🧓 Geriatric Use 55 words ▾

Geriatric Use Clinical studies of Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 96 words ▾

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 41 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is available as follows: 1-140 gram laminate tube NDC 51672-1301-2 2-140 gram laminate tubes NDC 51672-1301-4 385 gram plastic bottle NDC 51672-1301-0 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

📦 Storage and Handling 13 words ▾

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

📋 Description 76 words ▾

DESCRIPTION * Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% specially formulates 12% lactic acid, as ammonium lactate to provide a cream pH of 4.5 to 5.5. Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% also contains cetyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, laureth-4, light mineral oil, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, methylparaben, propylparaben, polyoxyethylene-100 stearate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, purified water and for pH adjustment: lactic acid. Lactic acid is a racemic mixture of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid and has the following structural formula: Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients 132 words ▾

Information for Patients Patients using Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should receive the following information and instructions: 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 the eyes, lips, or mucous membranes.

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. This medication may cause transient stinging or burning when applied to skin with fissures, erosions, or abrasions (for example, after shaving the legs).

If the skin condition worsens with treatment, the medication should be promptly discontinued.

Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:

contraindicated: Should not be used in that situation, because the risk is considered too high.

in vitro: In a laboratory dish or test tube rather than in a living person or animal; results may not carry over to people.

Absorption: How a medicine moves from where it is taken, such as the stomach or gut, into the bloodstream.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

animal reproduction studies: Tests in pregnant animals used to check whether a medicine might harm a developing baby.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Clinical Studies: The label section summarizing the research trials used to show that a medicine works and is acceptably safe.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

erythema: Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow, often from irritation or inflammation.

fertility: The natural ability to become pregnant or to father a child.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

teratogenic: Able to cause physical birth defects in a developing baby when a medicine is taken during pregnancy.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

🔗 Related NDC lookups

🧪 All Ammonium Lactate NDCsSame ingredient 🏭 All Sun labeler NDCsLabeler code 51672

💊 Related drugs in this class

Other drugs that share this product’s specific therapeutic class — Emollients.

Lanolin 53329-0042-44 Vitamins A And D 53329-0067-04 Glycerin 67777-0233-02 Mineral Oil/Petrolatum,White 70942-0200-03

Where does this data come from?

Other drugs sharing this product’s First Databank therapeutic class (HIC3). Each links to that NDC’s page in our directory.