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Drugs and Lactation Database
LactMed
Services Offered
Online Resources • Health Information • Breastfeeding
Description
The LactMed database contains information on medications and other substances to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed, including:
-Possible effects on lactation
-Levels of the drug in breast milk and infant blood
-Possible effects on nursing infant
-Suggested alternatives, if applicable
Data are derived from the scientific literature, peer reviewed, and fully referenced. The database is updated monthly.
Service Options
Languages Spoken
- English
Eligibility
- This service is free
Payment
- Accepts women
Population
How to Apply
Click here to search the LactMed database. Call 301-496-1131 or email tehip@teh.nlm.nih.gov for additional assistance.