LactMed (Drugs and Lactation Database)
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Updated Oct 29, 2026
About this dataset
LactMed (Drugs and Lactation Database) contains information on 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 to those drugs are provided, where appropriate.
Data and resources (3)
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LactMed Homepage
Modified Jun 29, 2026
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Download LactMed Data
Modified Jun 29, 2026
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Download LactMed Data 2015-2019
These previous versions of LactMed data are no longer updated and are for research and development purposes only.
Modified Jun 29, 2026