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Ammonium lactate

Generic Name
Ammonium lactate
Brand Names
Lac-hydrin, Ultravate X Ointment
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C3H9NO3
CAS Number
515-98-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
67M901L9NQ

Overview

Ammonium lactate is the ammonium salt of lactic acid.

Indication

For the treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris and for temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions.

Associated Conditions

  • Ichthyosis Vulgaris
  • Xerosis

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
51672-1300
TOPICAL
120 mg in 1 g
1/12/2024
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-8609
TOPICAL
12 g in 100 g
7/17/2023
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-8611
TOPICAL
12 g in 100 g
7/17/2023
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
45802-493
TOPICAL
12 g in 100 g
1/6/2017
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
51672-1301
TOPICAL
120 mg in 1 g
8/17/2022
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-8610
TOPICAL
12 g in 100 g
7/17/2023
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
45802-419
TOPICAL
12 g in 100 g
6/7/2017
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-1407
TOPICAL
12 g in 100 g
2/8/2024
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-4599
TOPICAL
12 g in 100 g
4/18/2012
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-8608
TOPICAL
12 g in 100 g
7/17/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
EGODERM CREAM
SIN05199P
CREAM
1% w/w
11/16/1990

NMPA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

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No Health Canada approvals found for this drug.

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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