Lymphedema occurs when the body's flow of lymph fluid is disrupted. Due to a particular reason, the build-up of lymph fluid between cells causes swelling and hardening of fatty tissues in the arms and legs.

Unfortunately, the number of medicines for treating lymphedema is limited. Therefore, there are unmet needs in clinical practices. Hence, Ha Suk Bae, Director of the Lymphedema Center at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, draws attention to 'Newbein (troxerutin).'

Bae said, "We recommend this drug to patients with lymphedema who visit our hospital," adding, "Although it was approved as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug, we prescribe it because Newbein provides administration convenien