Does taking Qixiao Qizhen pills have side effects?

Patient's question:

Patient Age: Three and a half months
My son has been uncomfortable for six days, but he is in good spirits and does not have abdominal bloating. He is breastfeeding. He had a bowel movement four days ago. A colleague suggested giving him Xiao'er Qi Zhen Wan. Is there any side effect to taking this medicine?

Doctor's answer:

Hello child, if there are no symptoms of a "fire" in the body, then it is not necessary to give this medicine to the child. The main function of this medication is to clear heat, promote bowel movement, stop convulsions, and aid digestion. It cannot prevent the child from getting a "fire" in the future, so this method is incorrect. As long as the child drinks more water, avoids spicy foods, and eats more fruits and vegetables, it is generally not easy to get a "fire" and there is no need to take this medicine.