What medicine is usually taken for neonatal jaundice

Neonatal jaundice needs to be evaluated by a doctor based on the specific cause and severity, and whether to use medication or other treatment methods. Parents should not take medication on their own.

Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism. Physiological jaundice in newborns usually appears 2-3 days after birth and disappears on its own within about 2 weeks. However, pathological jaundice may be related to hemolysis, infection, abnormal liver function, etc., and requires active treatment to avoid affecting health.

If the jaundice is mild, the doctor may recommend increasing the frequency of breastfeeding to help the baby metabolize bilirubin, or using blue light therapy to promote the breakdown of bilirubin. Only in specific cases, such as neonatal hemolytic disease, may medications and measures such as albumin or exchange transfusion therapy be prescribed, and in most cases, routine medication is not required.

Parents should pay attention to whether their baby is listless, refuses to drink milk, or has jaundice that spreads or lasts too long, as these may indicate pathological problems. If the above conditions occur, the child should be taken to the doctor in time to clarify the cause and receive standardized treatment under professional advice.