LACLOTION SUMMARY
LAClotion™ (ammonium lactate) lotion specially formulates 12% lactic acid, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, as ammonium lactate to provide a lotion pH of 4.5-5.5. LAClotion™ also contains light mineral oil, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, propylene glycol, polyoxyl 40 stearate, glycerin, magnesium aluminum silicate, laureth-4, cetyl alcohol, methyl and propyl parabens, methylcellulose, and water.
LAClotion™ is indicated for the treatment of dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris and for temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTSMedia Articles Related to Laclotion (Ammonium Lactate Topical)
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Source: MedicineNet Bad Breath Specialty [2013.01.28]
Title: Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 1/31/2005 6:18:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/28/2013 12:00:00 AM
Published Studies Related to Laclotion (Ammonium Lactate Topical)
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy in AD of liquid soap containing 12% ammonium lactate + 20% urea. [2009.12]
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic skin disease, which mainly affects children... The liquid soap was found to be effective in patients with AD, as use of this soap in patients with stable mild to moderate AD improved the parameters studied.
A double-blind clinical trial comparing the efficacy and safety of pure lanolin versus ammonium lactate 12% cream for the treatment of moderate to severe foot xerosis. [2003.01]
Xerotic skin is a pattern of reaction to a variety of disorders (eg, winter xerosis, hereditary ichthyosis) with abnormalities of desquamation in common. The trial described in this article was a double-blind randomized-comparison clinical trial investigating the effect of pure lanolin versus ammonium lactate 12% cream in treating moderate to severe foot xerosis...
Clinical evaluation of 40% urea and 12% ammonium lactate in the treatment of xerosis. [2002]
BACKGROUND: Urea and ammonium lactate are used for the treatment of xerosis, with different degrees of success. This study compares the clinical effectiveness of these two agents... DISCUSSION: At day 14 of treatment, 40% urea cream was superior to 12% ammonium lactate for most of the instrumental and clinical assessments.
Comparison of salicylic acid and urea versus ammonium lactate for the treatment of foot xerosis. A randomized, double-blind, clinical study. [1998.07]
Xerosis is defined as dehydration of skin characterized by redness, dry scaling, and fine crackling that may resemble the crackling of porcelain. The present double-blind trial was a randomized paired comparison study evaluating the keratolytic effect of 5% salicylic acid and 10% urea ointment (Kerasal) on one foot and 12% ammonium lactate lotion (Lac-Hydrin) on the other foot in mild-to-moderate xerosis...
Salicylic Acid 6% in an ammonium lactate emollient foam vehicle in the treatment of mild-to-moderate scalp psoriasis. [2011.03]
Scalp psoriasis is a common life-altering skin condition causing a great deal of distress.Salicylic acid 6% emollient foam provides a useful option in the treatment of psoriasis that is highly effective, well tolerated and acceptable to patients.
Clinical Trials Related to Laclotion (Ammonium Lactate Topical)
Efficacy, Safety of Hypertonic Lactate Soln. as Fluid Resuscitation Compared With Ringer's Lactate in Post-CABG Pats [Completed]
Prospective, randomized, open-label study to assess the efficacy and safety of hypertonic
lactate solution, compared to Ringer's Lactate as fluid resuscitation to maintain hemodynamic
stability in post-coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) patients. Patients who were eligible
received either hypertonic lactate solution or Ringer's Lactate post-CABG in the ICU when
fluid resuscitation was needed.
Agreement Between Arterial, Central Venous, and Peripheral Venous Lactate in the Intensive Care Unit [Not yet recruiting]
The main objective of this study is to examine the agreement between arterial, central
venous, and peripheral venous lactate values in a population of medical Intensive Care Unit
(ICU) patients.
Peritoneal/ Serum Lactate Ratio in Relaparotomy [Recruiting]
Laparotomy performed for both emergency of elective surgery may by complicated by
intrabdominal collection, anastomotic leakage, infarction and others. This conditions are
able to induce peritoneal inflammation. Inflamed peritoneum are able to produce excess of
lactate that we can measure by collecting fluid from peritoneal drainage.
Drainage were left in abdomen for monitoring intrabdominal condition until the passage of
stool or flatus. Minimum drainage of serum is present daily also in uncomplicated post
operative period.
Serum lactate relates with increased systemic anaerobic metabolism such as SIRS, sepsis and
systemic hypoperfusion and it is easy to measure with a blood gas analysis.
We hypothesized that the increases of peritoneal/ serum lactate ratio could be an earlier,
sensible, non-invasive, and economical marker of post surgical complications. The decision
whether and when to perform a relaparotomy in secondary peritonitis is largely subjective
and based on professional experience. Actually no existing scoring system aids in this
decision.
The aim of this study is to demonstrate that this ratio could be and useful tool for the
surgeon in this decisional process.
Lactate Therapy After Traumatic Brain Injury [Recruiting]
Background: Although glucose is essential to cerebral function, abundant experimental and
clinical evidence demonstrates that endogenously released lactate, rather than glucose, is
the preferential energy substrate for the brain in conditions of stress and acute injury. In
severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients monitored with cerebral microdialysis and brain
tissue oxygen (PbtO2), our preliminary data show that increased brain extracellular lactate
is frequently observed. Our findings indicate that elevated brain lactate more often occurs
in the absence of brain hypoxia/ischemia and is mainly the consequence of increased cerebral
glycolysis, i. e. it occurs in association with high extracellular pyruvate. These data
suggest that the primary source of elevated lactate is activated glycolysis and strongly
support the concept that endogenously released lactate can be utilized by the injured human
brain as energy substrate. They prompt further investigation to examine whether exogenous
lactate supplementation can be a valuable neuroprotective strategy after TBI. Indeed, in
animal models of brain injury, administration of exogenous lactate improves neuronal and
cognitive recovery.
Hypothesis: The investigators test the hypothesis that lactate therapy, administered during
the acute phase of TBI, might exercise neuroprotective actions by restoring brain energetics
and improving brain tissue PO2 and cerebral blood flow (CBF).
Aim of the study: The aim of this single-center study is to examine the effect of sodium
lactate infusion on cerebral extracellular metabolites, brain tissue PO2 and cerebral blood
flow, measured with CT perfusion.
Design: Prospective phase II interventional study examining the effect of a continuous 3-6
hours infusion of sodium lactate (20-40 µmol/kg/min), administered within 48 hours from TBI,
on cerebral extracellular glucose, pyruvate, glutamate, glycerol, PbtO2 and CBF. A total of
35 patients will be required to complete the study.
Trial Of Normal Saline Versus Ringer's Lactate In Paediatric Trauma Patients [Not yet recruiting]
Background: Trauma is a major cause of death in children and teenagers. When young patients
have suffered major traumatic injuries, they require intravenous (iv) fluids to keep their
blood vessels full and ensure blood flow to vital organs. Current fluid guidelines by
International Trauma Committees recommend either Normal Saline (NS) or Ringer's Lactate (RL)
as the fluid of choice for these patients. Although these solutions share some similarities
in their composition, there are also some significant differences in sodium, chloride and
lactate concentrations. Despite these differences in fluid composition, there has never been
a study comparing these two fluids in paediatric trauma patients to determine which is
optimal. In this study, the investigators aim to determine the optimal fluid choice for
trauma resuscitation of young patients.
Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that severely injured paediatric trauma patients
resuscitated with NS will have optimal blood sodium levels compared to patients resuscitated
with RL.
Methods: The investigators will study 50 paediatric trauma patients that will be randomized
so that half will randomly receive NS and half will receive RL as their only iv fluid for 24
hours. After 24 hours, the investigators will compare in blood the sodium level, the amount
of acid, and the concentrations of inflammation molecules in relation to those whom received
NS versus RL.
Expected Results and Significance: Maintaining optimal levels of these biochemical markers
is imperative in reducing morbidity and mortality in severely injured paediatric patients.
If significant differences are present, the investigators will be able to determine which
fluid is preferred and expect these data to complement current trauma resuscitation
guidelines.
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