Comparing AmLactin vs Lac-Hydrin
| AmLactin (ammonium lactate) | Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) |
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| AmLactin (ammonium lactate) | Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Ichthyosis, Pruritus, Dry Skin. AmLactin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Ichthyosis, Pruritus, Dry Skin. Lac-Hydrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Dry Skin (Xerosis)
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| More about AmLactin (ammonium lactate) | More about Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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AmLactin has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Lac-Hydrin has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all AmLactin side effects |
View all Lac-Hydrin side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other ammonium lactate brands include: AmLactin Cerapeutic, Amlactin Ultra, Amlactin XL, Geri-Hydrolac, Kerasal AL, Lac-Hydrin, Lac-Hydrin 5 | Other ammonium lactate brands include: AmLactin, AmLactin Cerapeutic, Amlactin Ultra, Amlactin XL, Geri-Hydrolac, Kerasal AL, Lac-Hydrin 5 | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with AmLactin:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Lac-Hydrin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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April 24, 1985 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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