What is ammonium lactate and urea topical?
Ammonium lactate is a moisturizer.
Urea loosens thick or scaly skin cells and allows them to shed.
The combination of ammonium lactate and urea topical (for the skin) is used to treat rough or scaly skin caused by such conditions as eczema or psoriasis. This medicine will also help soften cracked skin or calluses.
Ammonium lactate and urea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about ammonium lactate and urea?
You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ammonium lactate or urea.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor about any other medications you are using on your skin.
Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Apply ammonium lactate and urea to the skin in the amount your doctor has prescribed for you. Rub the medicine in gently until it is completely absorbed.
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your lips. If this does happen, rinse with water.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. This medicine can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps or skin cleansers, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with ammonium lactate and urea unless your doctor tells you to.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using ammonium lactate and urea?
You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ammonium lactate or urea.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor about any other medications you are using on your skin.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether ammonium lactate and urea will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether ammonium lactate and urea passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.