Lactic acid
GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES
Also known as: (2RS)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, DL-LACTIC ACID, lactate, LACTIC ACID, DL-
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Lactic acid is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. Recorded indications include Itching of skin.
- Indications: Itching of skin.
- ATC code: G01AD01 (Organic acids).
- Molecular formula: C3H6O3; molecular weight 90.08 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Itching of skin
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
G01AD01 | GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES › GYNECOLOGICAL ANTIINFECTIVES AND ANTISEPTICS › ANTIINFECTIVES AND ANTISEPTICS, EXCL. COMBINATIONS WITH CORTICOSTEROIDS › Organic acids |
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Joint dislocation | 238.6 |
| Seronegative arthritis | 179.1 |
| Joint stiffness | 172.1 |
| Prescribed underdose | 158.1 |
| Wound infection | 123.7 |
| Lupus vulgaris | 118.5 |
| Walking aid user | 117.9 |
| Retinitis | 117.8 |
| Osteoporosis | 116.8 |
| Psoriasis | 113.4 |
| Joint range of motion decreased | 112.4 |
| Visual impairment | 112.3 |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Lactic acid is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C3H6O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 90.08 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 612 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Lactic acid used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Lactic acid: Itching of skin.
What is the chemical formula of Lactic acid?
Lactic acid has the molecular formula C3H6O3 and a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1533 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1200559 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 612 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB04398 — drug record
- FDA UNII 3B8D35Y7S4 — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Lactic acid — current prescribing information (label search)
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
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