Question
A three-month-old male infant has not had a bowel movement for six days, but he is in good spirits and shows no signs of abdominal distension, and is breastfed. He has previously experienced a period of four days without a bowel movement. In this situation, should the Pediatric Qizhen Pills be administered? What are the potential side effects of this medication?
Answer
If the baby does not show signs of heatiness, it is not recommended to administer the Pediatric Qizhen Pills. This medication is primarily used for cooling the body, promoting bowel movements, calming anxiety, and aiding digestion, and is not for preventing future instances of heatiness. This approach is not appropriate. It is suggested to ensure the baby drinks plenty of water, avoids spicy foods, and increases the intake of fruits and vegetables to prevent heatiness, without the need for special administration of this type of medication.