What Do These Bilirubin Levels In An Infant Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 23 Aug 2015

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Question : My baby girl's age is only 8 days and she has TSB @ 12 Mg/dl. In this condition could we use Bavon drops and Simyl MCT oil daily?

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes no problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
At day 8 the value of Bilirubin you mentioned is within normal limits.
You can safely give both the medicines you described.
There is no harm.
Continue breastfeeding exclusively for 6 months.
Do regular monthly follow up with your doctor to assess her growth.
Wishing your baby good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar