AmLactin Side Effects

Generic name: ammonium lactate topical

Note: This document contains side effect information about ammonium lactate topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name AmLactin.

Some side effects of AmLactin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to ammonium lactate topical: topical cream, topical lotion

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking ammonium lactate topical (the active ingredient contained in AmLactin) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using the medication and call your doctor if you have severe burning, stinging, redness, or peeling of the skin treated with ammonium lactate.

Less serious side effects of ammonium lactate topical may include:

• mild skin peeling or dryness;

• mild skin redness or irritation;

• bruising or other discoloration; or

• darkening of the treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ammonium lactate topical: compounding solution, topical cream, topical lotion

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have been reported in patients with xerosis including transient stinging (1 in 30 patients), burning (1 in 30 patients), erythema (1 in 50 patients) and peeling (1 in 60 patients). Irritation, eczema, petechiae, dryness, and hyperpigmentation have been reported less frequently.

Due to the more severe initial skin conditions associated with ichthyosis, there was a higher incidence of transient stinging, burning and erythema (each occurring in 1 in 10 patients).

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