Wu X, Zhou Y
Observation on the therapeutic effect of Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian for treatment of osseous arthritis. [Clinical Trial, Randomized Controlled Trial]
J Tradit Chin Med 2002 Mar; 22(1):12-4.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Chinese patent drug Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian ([symbol: see text] Pill for Dispelling Wind and Activating Collaterals) for the treatment of osseous arthritis.
METHOD: 50 cases of osseous arthritis were divided randomly into two groups, the Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian group (the experimental group), including 30 cases (aged 63.5 +/- 4 years), treated with 2 such pills, p.o., bid; and the control group, including 19 cases (aged 63 +/- 5 years), treated with Sulindac 0.2 g, p.o., bid. The two groups were all supplemented by medication of calcium Caltrate D 0.6 g, p.o., qd. The above-mentioned medications were administered for 2 courses, 2 weeks constituting a course.
RESULT: The total effective rate of the experimental group evaluated by the doctors was 83.3%, and that evaluated by the patients was 90%, with mild side effects.
CONCLUSION: Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian is an effective Chinese patent drug for treating osseous arthritis, with less and mild side effects.
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