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LAC-HYDRIN®
Westwood-Squibb
Ammonium Lactate
Moisturizer
 
Indications And Clinical Uses: For the treatment of moderate to severe dry skin and scaling (xerosis), and hyperkeratotic conditions such as ichthyosis, and for the temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions.

Contra-Indications: Abraded or inflamed skin. Known sensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Precautions: If irritation develops, use should be discontinued. For external use only. tag_DosageDosage

Dosage: Apply to the affected areas twice daily or as often as physician directs. In cases of severe dry skin, improvement may be evident within 1 week. If symptoms persist, discontinue use and consult physician.

Availability And Storage: Each plastic bottle contains: ammonium lactate 12% in a humectant lotion base. pH: 4.5 to 5.5. Nonmedicinal ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, cetyl alcohol, fragrance, glycerin, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, laureth-4, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-40 stearate, propylene glycol, propylparaben and water. Plastic bottles of 225 mL.