What is LactMed?
LactMed 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.
Is LactMed reliable?
The content of the app is fully credible. All data are derived from research and fully referenced. A peer review panel evaluates the information to affirm scientific validity.
How do you use LactMed?
On the Bookshelf home page, enter “LactMed”, or “Drug Lactation” in the search box. Select “Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]” from the results list. Enter your search term, and then select the record of interest. You can search by drug names or trade names, for example, Advil or ibuprofen.
Is LactMed free?
LactMed has its own native app available through iTunes and Google Play (formerly the Android Market). 3 The app is available at no charge.
Is the LactMed app still available?
In addition, the LactMed apps for Android and iOS devices will be retired. Current users of the LactMed apps are encouraged to continue accessing LactMed via Bookshelf.
How often is LactMed updated?
The app is free and links to the TOXNET LactMed database, which is updated monthly with peer-reviewed information culled from scientific literature.
Is LactMed still an app?
Since the TOXNET API and mobile site will also be retired, LactMed data will no longer be available through those means. In addition, the LactMed apps for Android and iOS devices will be retired.
What is LactMed app?
LactMed, part of the National Library of Medicine’s Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET), is a database of drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. The free LactMed App for iPhone/iPod Touch and Android can be downloaded at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/help/lactmedapp.htm.
What medication is used to increase breast milk?
Domperidone (Motilium ®) is the most effective medicine used to improve breast milk supply. This is a medication that was developed to treat nausea, vomiting, indigestion and gastric reflux, but has been found to be effective when used to increase milk supply.
How long after taking drugs Can I breastfeed?
Drugs. If you use amphetamines, ecstasy, cocaine or heroin, you should not breastfeed for 24 hours after use. If you smoke cannabis or tobacco you should breastfeed your baby before you smoke, and smoke outside and away from the baby. Do not have your baby in the same room as the smoke.