Question
Can there be side effects if a child takes Xingpi Yang’er Granules continuously for a month?
Answer
A 3-year-old child with bedwetting should rule out the possibility of for occult spina bifida, which can be clearly diagnosed through an abdominal X-ray. If diagnosed with for occult spina bifida, treatment can be withheld and allowed to heal naturally as the child grows; otherwise, medication is necessary. Xingpi Yang’er Granules are used to treat symptoms caused by spleen and qi deficiency in children, including anorexia, nausea and vomiting, irritability, thirst, nocturnal enuresis, and night crying. They need to be taken continuously for 1-3 months as they are a traditional Chinese medicine preparation with no reported side effects. It is recommended to confirm the absence of for occult spina bifida through an abdominal X-ray before deciding whether medication or observation is needed.