Question
What medication should be used for neonatal jaundice?
Answer
When a newborn exhibits jaundice, a jaundice index test should be conducted first to confirm the type of jaundice, such as hemolytic jaundice or breastmilk jaundice. Then, medication treatment should be determined based on the severity of the jaundice. In mild cases, an oral preparation of Scutellaria baicalensis can be used for symptomatic treatment; in severe cases, hospital observation and treatment may be required.