Question
The baby can grab objects with its hands, can say ‘mommy,’ laughs when tickled, but sits not very steadily and doesn’t jump well. A careful examination shows mild peripheral brain edema. The doctor has prescribed a brain protein hydrolysate tablet, to be taken half a tablet twice a day. There was no previous treatment, and the EEG and brainstem sensory evoked potential tests were normal. I want to know if this medication will affect the child’s future growth and development?
Answer
Hello, based on the information you provided, your child is currently 7 months old and appears to have some developmental delays. The baby can grasp objects with its hands, make the sound ‘mommy,’ respond to tickling, and can smile, all of which are normal developmental milestones. However, the child’s sitting posture is not very stable, and they do not jump well, which may be a sign of developmental delay. In this case, the doctor may have prescribed a brain protein hydrolysate tablet to help nourish brain cells. This medication is used to reduce the brain’s antiedema ability and promote the production of neurotransmitters, peptide hormones, and coenzyme precursors. It also activates adenylyl cyclase and related hormone systems, stabilizing and expanding the vascular and blood circulation in the brain. There have been no reports of adverse reactions to this type of medication. Regarding your question about whether the brain protein hydrolysate tablet will affect the child’s growth and development, generally speaking, this medication is used to nourish and promote brain development, so theoretically, it should be helpful for the child’s growth and development. However, each child’s development situation is unique…