Question
Doctor, recently there have been infants showing symptoms of jaundice, and they are currently undergoing treatment with Yinzhu Huang. Could you please explain what changes in the stool color of the newborn might occur in this situation?
Answer
Infant jaundice, especially physiological jaundice, is commonly treated with Yinzhu Huang oral liquid. After taking Yinzhu Huang, the newborn’s stool may turn black, which is related to the characteristics of Yinzhu Huang as a traditional Chinese medicine. This change in stool color due to oral medication is normal and will not have any adverse effects on the newborn. During the period of taking Yinzhu Huang, it is important to regularly monitor the newborn’s jaundice index to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.