The lung cough syrup is commonly used to alleviate cough symptoms. After the baby takes it, the color of the stool turns brown, which may be due to several different reasons. Firstly, this may be caused by the pigment of the medication itself. The color of the lung cough syrup is brown, and the unabsorbed part is excreted with the stool, so there is no need to worry excessively. If the baby has no other discomfort, continue medication as directed by the doctor.
Secondly, the medication ingredients are complex, and the baby may experience mild reactions in the digestive system after taking it, such as nausea, vomiting, or changes in bowel habits, and brown stool may also be one of them. In this case, if the baby’s mental state is good, continue to observe and adjust the medication under the doctor’s advice; otherwise, if the reaction is strong, stop the medication promptly and seek medical advice.
Additionally, the baby’s diet may also affect the color of the stool. Eating a lot of food containing black pigments, such as chocolate, black sesame, can darken the stool. In such cases, adjust the diet by giving the baby easily digestible foods such as millet porridge, noodles, and ensure an adequate intake of water to help improve the situation.
Another situation is that if the baby is taking other medications at the same time or consuming iron-rich foods such as pig blood, duck blood, it may also cause changes in stool color. This brown stool caused by the interaction of foods or medications is usually a temporary phenomenon if not accompanied by other adverse symptoms, and there is no need for special treatment.
When the baby’s stool color changes after taking the lung cough syrup, parents should first remain calm, pay attention to the baby’s overall health condition, and communicate promptly with medical professionals to make corresponding adjustments or treatments based on the specific situation.
