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Lactic Acid with Vitamin E

Lactic Acid with Vitamin E is used for:

Treating itching and irritation due to mild to severe forms of dry, scaly skin.

Lactic Acid with Vitamin E is a humectant. Exactly how it works is unknown but it increases the amount of water in the skin, making it softer and more pliable. Vitamin E helps control dry or chapped skin.

Do NOT use Lactic Acid with Vitamin E if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Lactic Acid with Vitamin E

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Lactic Acid with Vitamin E :

Some medical conditions may interact with Lactic Acid with Vitamin E . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lactic Acid with Vitamin E . Because little, if any, of Lactic Acid with Vitamin E is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lactic Acid with Vitamin E may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Lactic Acid with Vitamin E :

Use Lactic Acid with Vitamin E as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Apply Lactic Acid with Vitamin E to the affected area and rub in thoroughly as directed by your health care provider.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Lactic Acid with Vitamin E , unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• If you miss a dose of Lactic Acid with Vitamin E , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lactic Acid with Vitamin E .

Important safety information:

• Lactic Acid with Vitamin E may cause stinging or burning when applied to cracked or scraped skin (eg, after shaving).
• Lactic Acid with Vitamin E is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, or mucous membranes.
• Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
• Lactic Acid with Vitamin E may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Lactic Acid with Vitamin E . Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• Use Lactic Acid with Vitamin E with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Lactic Acid with Vitamin E during pregnancy. It is unknown if Lactic Acid with Vitamin E is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Lactic Acid with Vitamin E , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Lactic Acid with Vitamin E :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning; dry skin; flushing; irritation; itching; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); worsening of condition.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Lactic Acid with Vitamin E may be harmful if swallowed.

Store Lactic Acid with Vitamin E at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lactic Acid with Vitamin E out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Lactic Acid with Vitamin E , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Lactic Acid with Vitamin E is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Lactic Acid with Vitamin E . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.