Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable. Use ammonium lactate cautiously, and only if directed, on the face. Irritation may occur. Do not use this medication for any purpose other than the one indicated by your doctor. Ammonium lactate is a combination of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide.
Ammonium lactate is a moisturizer.
Ammonium lactate is used to treat dry skin. It is for external use only. Ammonium lactate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Do not use ammonium lactate if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past. This means that it is not known whether ammonium lactate will harm an unborn baby.