Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2026, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (6): 699-701.
DOI: 10.19803/j.1672-8629.20260104

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One Case of Lower Limb Edema Caused by Fuzhiqing Ointment

WANG Hao1, PAN Peng2, QIN Haijun2, WANG Jianping3,*   

  1. 1Center for Drug Reevaluation, NMPA/NMPA Center for Innovation and Research in Regulatory Science, Beijing 100163, China;
    2Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing 100142, China;
    3Department of Pharmacy, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing 100142, China
  • Received:2026-02-03 Online:2026-06-15 Published:2026-06-18

Abstract: Objective To explore the adverse reactions induced by Fuzhiqing ointment and provide a reference for its clinical application. Methods One case of a patient with cerebral infarction complicated with mixed hemorrhoids, thrombotic external hemorrhoids, constipation, and chronic anorectal inflammation was analyzed. The patient developed bilateral lower limb edema after 12 days of topical application of Fuzhiqing ointment. The possible causes, as well as corresponding prevention and treatment measures, were explored. Results The lower limb edema in this patient was likely associated with the prolonged topical use of Fuzhiqing ointment. The symptoms of the patient improved significantly 2 days after drug withdrawal and completely disappeared one week after drug withdrawal. Conclusion Clinicians should be alert to the risk of lower limb edema among patients who chronically use Fuzhiqing ointment, and ensure its rational use.

Key words: Fuzhiqing Ointment, Mixed Hemorrhoids, Lower Limb Edema, Adverse Drug Reaction

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