| abstract |
Pharmaceutical compositions which comprise a compound of the formula (I):wherein X is a chlorine or bromine atom or a methoxyl, methylthio or alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms; Y is a -CHR<sub>1</sub>-CH<sub>2</sub>- or -CR,=CH- group where R, is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and A is a CHOH or CO group, and a topically effective pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, possess local topical anti-inflammatory activity, and possess systemic anti-inflammatory activity when administered topically. |