What it's used for
Ammonium lactate cream is a topical treatment used for skin conditions. Specifically, it is indicated for the treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris and xerosis.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
Apply to the affected areas and rub in thoroughly twice daily or as directed by a physician.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Sun exposure to treated skin areas should be minimized or avoided.
Common side effects
Frequent adverse reactions include skin rash, redness, irritation, and a burning or stinging sensation.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other everything else medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Ammonium Lactate cost without insurance
Cash prices for Ammonium Lactate without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Ammonium Lactate is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications require a prescription from a licensed clinician.
Ammonium Lactate dosage and administration
Apply to the affected areas and rub in thoroughly. Use twice daily or as directed by a physician.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Ammonium Lactate side effects
In controlled clinical trials of patients with ichthyosis vulgaris, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% were rash (including erythema and irritation) and burning/stinging. Each was reported in approximately 10 to 15% of patients. In addition, itching was reported in approximately 5% of patients. In controlled clinical trials of patients with xerosis, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% were transient burning, in about 3% of patients, stinging, dry skin and rash, each reported in approximately 2% of patients.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Who should not take ammonium lactate
Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the label ingredients.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is ammonium Lactate covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Ammonium Lactate is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get ammonium Lactate through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get an ammonium Lactate prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does ammonium lactate cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for ammonium lactate vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Ammonium Lactate is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get ammonium lactate?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of ammonium lactate are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of ammonium lactate?
Apply to the affected areas and rub in thoroughly. Use twice daily or as directed by a physician. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of ammonium lactate?
In controlled clinical trials of patients with ichthyosis vulgaris, the most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% were rash (including erythema and irritation) and burning/stinging. Each was reported in approximately 10 to 15% of patients. In addition, itching was reported in approximately 5% of patients. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
Ammonium Lactate is $0 on the covered list
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