LactMed, part of the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET®), is a database of drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives are provided to those drugs where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. Data are organized into substance-specific records, which provide a summary of the pertinent reported information.
Recently changed in this version:
Information on dietary supplements and breastfeeding is now available in the LactMed app.





Comments and ratings for LactMed
(77 stars)
by Cristian Randeau on 20/03/2013
Great place to find quality information. Not happy with the constant force close when searching more than one medication.
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by Ashley Sewell on 31/12/2012
Quality resource
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by Jason L. Froebe on 09/12/2012
Find out how a drug affects you as well as your babe
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by janet Waters on 02/12/2012
So handy in my practice
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by A Google User on 10/11/2012
I don't have time to get an ibc certificate. This and the app on breastfeeding give me almost all the info I need.
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by Jessica on 10/11/2012
I don't have time to get an ibc certificate. This and the app on breastfeeding give me almost all the info I need.
(77 stars)
by Jimena on 03/11/2012
Crucial information and easy to find