Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is ammonium lactate cream. You may hear it called by the brand name 'Lac Hydrin'. This medicine helps hydrate and soothe your skin. It helps treat skin conditions like dryness or itchiness.

You should apply ammonium lactate to the affected area of skin as directed by your doctor. It is often applied to the skin once in the morning and once in the evening. You should rub the cream in well, until the skin absorbs most of it. It is important to know that this medicine should only be used on skin that is outside of the body, and never on the mouth, eyes, or vaginal area. Also, do not apply it to areas of open skin, such as skin that was just shaved or that has cuts or scrapes. 

If possible, you should try to avoid using this medicine on skin that gets a lot of sun. The treated skin should be covered with clothes to protect it from the sun. Also, you should not use tanning beds or sunlamps.

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects can include redness, irritation and burning or stinging. These are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop using this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

For best results with this medicine, use it as directed, and tell your doctor right away if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse instead of better.