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How An Elevated Bilirubin Levels In An Infant Be Treated?

My son is now 1 month 4 days old.. he was born preterm at 35 weeks...after birth his bilirubin level was 22 and had undergone phototherepy for the same.. his bilirubin level is at 11.2 at present...Doctor has prescribed Phenobarbitone Gardenal syrup for 5 days.. Pls advise
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Neonatal jaundice is quite common among preterms and it will resolve wit time. I'm your case the bilirubin is falling and nothing much to worry. Continue phenobarbitone as it it help in bilirubin metabolism.

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How An Elevated Bilirubin Levels In An Infant Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Neonatal jaundice is quite common among preterms and it will resolve wit time. I m your case the bilirubin is falling and nothing much to worry. Continue phenobarbitone as it it help in bilirubin metabolism. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.