LactMed

LactMed Free App

Rated 4.30/5 (554) —  Free Android application by National Library of Medicine at NIH

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About LactMed

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.

How to Download / Install

Download and install LactMed version 3.1 on your Android device!
Downloaded 100,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: gov.nih.nlm.sis.lactmed, download LactMed.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Updated drug information.
Version update LactMed was updated to version 3.1
Version update LactMed was updated to version 3.0
More downloads  LactMed reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
More downloads  LactMed reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads

What are users saying about LactMed

I70%
by I####:

Everything I looked up there was "no relevant information" on it....so it was pointless

Z70%
by Z####:

Swift and easy to use. Sensible amounts of information.

N70%
by N####:

Always says info is not found

Z70%
by Z####:

Can't register, get an error at the end no matter what I try so can't use the app at all.

Z70%
by Z####:

Fantastic reference.

P70%
by P####:

No information found for almost everything

N70%
by N####:

My go to if I need info on a med to make sure I can take it during bf! Saves me a lot of calls to my Dr!

J70%
by J####:

Great information on medications but I wish it has the level like L1 L2 L3 or L4 listed. Would be easier to understand. But given sometimes the literature is better understood with some medical knowledge.

P70%
by P####:

Somewhat disappointed...So far, everything I've searched for says the following concerning effects on lactation: Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Q70%
by Q####:

Unless you have a medical degree this makes no sense.

L70%
by L####:

Very useful. Helps in my profession, as most information is authentic and to date.

G70%
by G####:

Super super helpful

Q70%
by Q####:

As a mother with chronic pain this has been a great resource for when my doctors want to change my meds. Thank you.

Q70%
by Q####:

This app needs a major overhaul. Too many medications don't have information about how it effects lactation or nursing infants. Update the database!

A70%
by A####:

I would like to see the lactation and pregnancy category listed for the medication but other than that, good info

E70%
by E####:

Updated information and studies would make it great

R70%
by R####:

Great app!

Q70%
by Q####:

Don't know what the two guys above have seen but I googled the same drugs I checked out yesterday online and it gives the exact same info. Great help this thing.

G70%
by G####:

Lactmed is the best app for new moms! It's saved me from needlessly avoiding a breastfeeding-compatible drug many times! Every nursing mom needs the Lactmed App.

Q70%
by Q####:

I have always found what I was looking for by using the index a-z not searching. Very helpful app.

Q70%
by Q####:

Very handy and great, detailed information!

E70%
by E####:

Everything says there's no data available as of the revision date.

G70%
by G####:

Great app!

G70%
by G####:

Practical and thorough

D70%
by D####:

Not much help

M70%
by M####:

I think this could be a great app, but it's incomplete, doesn't provide some vital info and seems to be copied directly from Wikipedia. Where's Zofran (Ondansatron)? How can Chlorphenimarine not have Cetirazine as an alternate, but has Loratadine & Fexofenadine as alternates, yet Cetirazine has all the others while Fexofenadine has none? Is everything just hand-typed or is the coding & formulas just circa 1974?

T70%
by T####:

I randomly choose different drugs to see the lactation effects it would say no information found. It's a shame they don't take care of the weblinks this could have been a great app. But of course it's a government app they don't care if it works as long as it is there so they have a bulletpoint on there yearly evaluation.

A70%
by A####:

Too many times it told me that the data could not be found, even on common prescriptions. What good is this app if I still have to search the Internet for info?

Q70%
by Q####:

No information found for almost everything

P70%
by P####:

Every drug I searched for (including drugs I knew were safe) said no information available.

M70%
by M####:

Not up to date! No information on basic meds such as tylenol or motrin!

V70%
by V####:

Really useful to have this as a go to reference

U70%
by U####:

A great app when I was nursing and wasn't sure if the medication I was taking was ok to take while breastfeeding. Nothing like quick, fairly thorough information at your finger tips at all hours of the day.

U70%
by U####:

Crucial information and easy to find

U70%
by U####:

Advised by a doc/nurse that a med is "totally safe" or "requires you to pump & dump"? Double checking Lactmed on your phone just got easier!

U70%
by U####:

Giant listing of medications and chemicals!

H70%
by H####:

Great tool for breastfeeding moms I love it

U70%
by U####:

Find out how a drug affects you as well as your babe

O70%
by O####:

I've been nursing for over 4 years now (3 children) and am so happy to finally have a way to help doctors feel comfortable prescribing something if I need it. Instead of just telling me to stop nursing because they don't know.

E70%
by E####:

Mine to said no information found since last update.....


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Rating Distribution

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