Question

My baby has been taking XiaoerQianfengPowder (Umbilical Wind Powder) since 10 days after birth. She has to take it every day. If I don’t give it to her, she won’t eat milk and will just cry. Is she addicted? Can anyone tell me how long a baby can take Umbilical Wind Powder?

Answer

XiaoerQianfengPowder (Umbilical Wind Powder) is a medication primarily used to treat newborns with gastrointestinal disorders, phlegm heat, and crying. This drug contains certain toxins, so it must be taken according to the doctor’s prescribed dosage and should not be overdosed. Giving newborns Umbilical Wind Powder can potentially lead to serious consequences such as liver and kidney damage. Generally speaking, traditional Chinese medicine can cause particularly severe harm to a child’s liver and kidney function, so we generally do not recommend using traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. If a newborn is sick, it is best to consult a doctor and receive symptomatic treatment.