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Laclotion is used to treat dry, itchy, or scaly skin conditions (e.g., xerosis, ichthyosis). It works by increasing the skin s natural moisture.
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Lac-Hydrin, Amlactin, Ammonium Lactate, Hydrolac
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Overview | Photos | How
To Use | Side
Effects | Precautions | Missed
Dose | Drug
Interactions | |
laclotion
Lac-Hydrin, Amlactin, Ammonium Lactate, Hydrolac
Uses
Laclotion is used to treat dry, itchy, or scaly skin conditions (e.g., xerosis, ichthyosis). It works by increasing the skin s natural moisture.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C).
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contract your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Laclotion may be harmful if swallowed.
Photos
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LACLOTION 12% LOTION 400 GM |
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To Use - Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area of skin usually twice daily; or as directed by your doctor.
- Rub the medication thoroughly into the skin.
- Avoid getting any of Laclotion in contact with your eyes, lips, inside the nose, or on open wounds.
- Using Laclotion on your face, recently shaved legs, or cracked skin may cause irritation.
- Consult your pharmacist.
Side
Effects - Burning, stinging, and dryness of the skin may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: darkening of skin color, skin peeling, redness, swelling, small red dots on the skin, worsening of your current skin condition.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: sores or wounds on the skin, allergies you may have.
- Laclotion may make you more sensitive to the sun.
- Avoid sun exposure, use a sunscreen, and wear protective clothing on the areas of skin treated with Laclotion.
- Laclotion should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether Laclotion passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other medicated skin products.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |