Question
What medications should be taken for neonatal jaundice? After being treated in the hospital for several days and discharged, I forgot to ask the doctor for a prescription. What methods can help reduce neonatal jaundice, or what medications can be used?
Answer
Hello, neonatal jaundice usually appears within two days after birth and reaches its peak in about a week, naturally fading around ten days later. This condition is considered physiological jaundice and generally does not require special treatment. However, if jaundice persists for an extended period or if the bilirubin level is excessively high, it may indicate pathological jaundice. For mild cases, oral administration of Yinzhi Huang oral liquid combined with probiotics, such as Sanlian Huojun San, can be considered. For severe cases, hospital admission for blue light therapy is necessary, along with further blood tests to determine the cause and conduct etiological treatment.