Lac-Hydrin

Lac-Hydrin is a brand name of ammonium lactate topical, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

LAC-HYDRIN (ammonium lactate - cream; topical)

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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: August 29, 1996
  
  Strength(s): EQ 12% BASE ^[RLD][AB]

LAC-HYDRIN (ammonium lactate - lotion; topical)

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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: April 24, 1985
  
  Strength(s): EQ 12% BASE ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Lac-Hydrin been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Lac-Hydrin:

ammonium lactate cream; topical

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  Manufacturer: PADDOCK LLC
  
  Approval date: February 7, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 12% BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: PERRIGO NEW YORK
  
  Approval date: May 1, 2002
  
  Strength(s): EQ 12% BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TARO
  
  Approval date: April 10, 2003
  
  Strength(s): EQ 12% BASE ^[AB]

ammonium lactate lotion; topical

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  Manufacturer: PADDOCK LLC
  
  Approval date: June 11, 2002
  
  Strength(s): EQ 12% BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: PERRIGO NEW YORK
  
  Approval date: June 23, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 12% BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TARO
  
  Approval date: May 28, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 12% BASE ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Lac-Hydrin. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Lac-Hydrin.

See also...

• Lac-Hydrin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ammonium lactate topical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)