In a message dated 9/19/03 9:47:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > Dr. Hale book shows L3 category, but this was on a study of 2 infants (3 > weeks old). Can I assume it would be less risky on this minimal nursing 14 > month > old? > Loretta, I have noticed others use Dr. Hale's term L3 category as a basis of concern for a medication and I wanted to only point out that this is a general guideline not a definitive "risk when breastfeeding". L3 Moderately Safe: There are no controlled studies in breastfeeding women, however the risk of untoward effects to a breastfed infant is possible; or, controlled studies show only minimal non-threatening adverse effects. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the infant. (from Medications and Mothers' Milk) I think you are on the right track when you state that this is a 14 month old who only nurses twice a day. Ann Perry RN IBCLC Boston, MA *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html