Patient's question:
My baby started taking it when they were about 10 days old and needs to be given it every day. If they don't get it, they won't eat the milk and just cry. Is it an addiction?Could someone please tell me how long a baby can take Bifeng San?
Doctor's answer:
It is important to know that Xiaoer Qianfeng Powder is a medicine primarily used to treat newborns with indigestion, phlegm-heat, crying, and other diseases. This medicine contains a certain level of toxicity, so we must take it according to the dosage prescribed by a doctor. We should not take more than one dose. Newborns taking Qianfeng Powder may suffer serious consequences such as liver and kidney damage. Overall, Traditional Chinese Medicine can cause liver and kidney damage in children, which is particularly dangerous. Therefore, we generally do not recommend using Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment. If a newborn is sick, it is best to see a doctor for symptomatic treatment.