Lips turn purple after taking Yinzhihuang

Newborns usually have jaundice symptoms after birth. Although this symptom is relatively common and will not have a great impact on the child's health, many parents want their children to grow up healthily, so they will take various methods to eliminate jaundice in their children. Yinzhihuang is a medicine that can treat jaundice. However, many children will have purple lips after taking Yinzhihuang. So, why does this phenomenon occur? The following will give you a detailed introduction!

1. The effect of Yinzhihuang

Yinzhihuang oral liquid, the name of a Chinese patent medicine. It is an anti-humidifying agent with the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, promoting dampness and relieving jaundice. It is mainly used to treat jaundice caused by damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder, with symptoms including yellow complexion, distension and pain in the chest and flanks, nausea and vomiting, and yellow and red urine; it is also used for acute and chronic hepatitis with the above symptoms.

In the formula, Artemisia capillaris is the main medicine, which has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, and relieving jaundice. Gardenia tastes bitter and is cold in nature. It is a ministerial medicine and has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, purging fire and relieving restlessness. Scutellaria baicalensis is bitter and cold and is used as an adjuvant drug. It has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, purging fire and detoxifying. The combination of the three medicines enhances their effect of clearing away dampness and heat. The prescription is supplemented with honeysuckle, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and together they play the role of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting dampness and relieving jaundice.

2. Why do lips turn purple after taking Yinzhihuang?

Using Yinzhihuang Granules to treat jaundice in newborns may cause the inside of the lips to turn purple. Because this phenomenon is not uncommon. If the child's lips are only purple inside the mouth and there is no change on the outside, then it is considered that it is caused by taking Yinzhihuang Granules. This is okay and will subside later.

But if the entire lip is purple, then you should consider the possibility of heart and lung problems, and you need to take your child to the doctor as soon as possible.

3. Precautions for taking Yinzhihuang

Before giving Yinzhihuang oral liquid to infants, parents are advised to consult a doctor about the dosage and method of administration to avoid causing harm to the infant's body.

Generally speaking, if babies want to take Yinzhihuang oral liquid, it is best to take it after meals, which will reduce the stimulation and impact on the gastrointestinal organs. The Chinese herbal medicines in this medicine can protect the liver and promote bile secretion. The therapeutic effects are very significant and effective. Different groups of people should take the right medicine for their condition, so that the effect of the medicine will be twice as good with half the effort. Please follow your doctor's instructions on dosage and method before taking the medicine. Blindly taking medicine may cause harm to your body.