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Lactic acid (Ingredient)

Chemical formula: C3H6O3
Drugbank ID: DB04398
ATC code: G01AD01

The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain lactic acid.

Products containing lactic acid

lactic acid topical

Brand names: Lactic Acid 10% with Vitamin E, Lactinol HX, Lactinol-E, AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion, AmLactin Foot Repair
Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

Lactic acid topical is used in the treatment of:

Multi-ingredient medications containing lactic acid

citric acid/lactic acid/potassium bitartrate topical

Brand name: Phexxi
Drug class: miscellaneous vaginal agents

Citric acid/lactic acid/potassium bitartrate topical is used in the treatment of:

coal tar/lactic acid/salicylic acid topical

Brand name: SLT
Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

lactic acid/urea topical

Brand names: Pronal, U-Lactin
Drug class: topical emollients

Lactic acid/urea topical is used in the treatment of:

Chemical structure

Chemical structure of lactic acid

Further information

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