LactMed app for iPhone and iPad
4.2 (
3712 ratings )
Reference
Medical
Developer: National Library of Medicine
Free
Current version: 3.3, last update: 5 years agoFirst release : 10 Jun 2011
App size: 14.27 Mb
LactMed, part of the National Library of Medicines (NLM) Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET®), is a database of drugs and dietary supplements that may affect breastfeeding. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. Summaries of the reported information are provided and include links to other NLM databases. Supplemental links to breastfeeding resources from credible organizations are also provided.
Pros and cons of LactMed app for iPhone and iPad
LactMed app good for
Im so thrilled with this application. As a doula this is endlessly helpful. Im clapping my hands loudly!
Very loudly.
Makes my everyday practice easy! I work in a family practice and this is a wonderful and easily accessible tool to help guide my colleagues and patients. Keep up the great work! Love it!!!
Fantastic app. Must have for breastfeeding moms. Doctors are not BFing experts and this easy to use app gives you all the info you need so you can do your own research and homework.
Some bad moments
No more doctors giving false information and frightening mothers into weaning prematurely.
The most useful app I have seen for nursing moms. I wish I had this with my first baby, at least I have it now.
Research-based, comprehensive, and well-organized. A few features that would be nice in the next version:
-alternate drugs should be linked to their entries for ease of use
-inclusion of a ranking system such as Thomas Hales "lactation risk categories" (L1-safest through L5-contraindicated
-removal of value-based judgements of a mothers decision to use a medication (such statements have no bearing on breastfeeding)
-ability to search for keywords and not just by title or class
Overall a great app. I expect to use it regularly and so should every lactation consultant, pediatrician, midwife, OB, family practice doctor, and pharmacist
I am a pediatrician and this app is perfect! Well almost, the L1-5 classification would be great if included but is still useful despite that. Thanks!!
Great app for looking up compatiblity of drugs for nursing mothers. Full information does not download - so description is truncated.
Works to give just enough info - and love that LactMed has iPhone app! Will give 5 stars once glitch is fixed.
Recommended for all who work with BFing moms.
Important reference!
The LactMed database online is a great tool for making sure drugs are okay to take while nursing. Unfortunately the LactMed app has such limited functionality that its pretty much worthless. For example online if you want to look up a drug by its generic name, no problem--LactMed will even make suggestions if you dont spell it right. With the app you cant just type in a generic name and search for it. Incredible how they took a website so good and easy to use and turned it into A frustrating, worthless app.