The Procter Gamble Company

Herbert H Reller

Herbert C Kretschmar

Dihydroxybenzoic acid derivatives and compositions containing same are useful for topical application to the skin as well as for systemic administration. The compounds are especially effective for providing an analgesic, anti-pyretic, and anti-inflammatory effect.

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory compounds and compositions containing

Compositions especially adapted for use as vehicles for the topical administration of an anti-inflammatory amount of acetylsalicylic acid to inflamed tissue and methods for using same are provided.

Topical anti-inflammatory composition

Compositions containing salicylic acid derivatives are useful for topical application to the skin. The compositions are especially effective for providing an anti-inflammatory effect.

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Herbert H Reller