Lactic Acid
Name: Lactic Acid
Side effects
The most frequent adverse experiences in patients with xerosis are transient stinging (1 in 30 patients), burning (1 in 30 patients), erythema (1 in 50 patients) and peeling (1 in 60 patients). Other adverse reactions which occur less frequently are irritation, eczema, petechiae, dryness and hyperpigmentation.
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).
Overdose
The oral administration of Lac-Hydrin (lactic acid) to rats and mice showed this drug to be practically non-toxic (LD50>15 mL/kg).
Uses of Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid is used in the treatment of:
- Facial Dermatoses
Lactic Acid is used in the prevention of:
- Dermatitis
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Lactic Acid Drug Class
Lactic Acid is part of the drug class:
Organic acids