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Is there an over-the-counter treatment for neonatal jaundice?

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No: Depending on how significant the jaundice is, photo therapy is the treatment.

Answered 2/16/2012

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Need for Rx varies: Nn jaundice is a routein event in newborns as babies system starts catching up to work mom's body did before birth.Intensity varies &@ low levels can be ignored.As levels go up, depending on babies other issues it can become toxic to the developing brain.If the white of babies eyes is yellow, blood tests are needed.Effective rx includes phototherapy, IV fluids, & rarely an exchange transfussion.

Answered 10/4/2016

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