For newborns, once jaundice symptoms appear, timely treatment is required. Failure to treat promptly may pose a life-threatening risk. Yinzhihuang Granules are a medication capable of treating jaundice. Generally, the duration of use is around one week. Mild jaundice can be resolved with normal dosing for approximately one week. However, if the symptoms are severe, the duration of use may be relatively extended. Yinzhihuang Granules can clear heat and detoxify, promote dampness elimination and jaundice reduction. It has the effect of reducing jaundice and decreasing alanine aminotransferase levels. It is used for acute, chronic, and severe hepatitis (Type I) caused by internal accumulation of damp-heat and toxic pathogens. It can also be used for comprehensive treatment of other types of severe hepatitis.

Optimal Duration of Yinzhihuang Use for Infants

Yinzhihuang is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation that clears heat, detoxifies, promotes dampness elimination, and reduces jaundice. When newborns develop physiological jaundice, especially severe cases, this medication can be prescribed under the guidance of a doctor. However, strict adherence to the doctor's instructions is essential for infants taking Yinzhihuang. Parents should not alter the dosage or duration of treatment without consulting a doctor. Typically, the use of Yinzhihuang lasts for about one week. If the effect of jaundice reduction is not evident after one week of treatment, it may indicate pathological jaundice, and further medical examination and targeted treatment are necessary.

Precautions for Infant Use of Yinzhihuang

1. Avoid Blind Medication

Yinzhihuang is primarily intended for the treatment of severe physiological jaundice in newborns. It serves as an adjuvant therapy for jaundice. Parents should not blindly administer Yinzhihuang to infants for the treatment of pathological jaundice. Yinzhihuang has a cooling nature, and therefore, it should not be taken for a long duration. Parents should also avoid increasing the dosage or prolonging the treatment period without proper guidance, to prevent adverse consequences.

2. Closely Monitor Infant's Response to Medication

There may be adverse reactions to Yinzhihuang in infants. Therefore, parents should closely observe their child's response after administering the medication. If symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea occur, medication should be discontinued.

3. Do Not Administer Yinzhihuang to Infants with Favism

Since Yinzhihuang contains honeysuckle components, it is contraindicated for infants with favism. Administration of Yinzhihuang to such infants may lead to severe adverse reactions.