Abstract: The invention relates to topically applied pharmaceutical compositions containing 5-methoxypsoralen in a concentration of 60 ppm to 100 ppm, and more particularly 65 to 95 ppm, and preferably 75 ppm, in a pharmaceutically acceptable oleaginous formula, as well as the use of these compositions in the treatment of psoriasis.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising 5-methoxy psoralen, which is useful in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin disorders, is disclosed herein. 5-methoxy psoralen may be synthesized from phloroglucinol by a five step process which is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising 5-methoxy psoralen, which is useful in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin disorders, is disclosed herein. 5-methoxy psoralen may be synthesized from phloroglucinol by a five step process which is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements to drugs containing as an active substance the 5-methoxypsoralene of formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: This invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition useful for treating depression in humans, comprising an effective amount of 5-methoxypsoralen, and optionally, a suitable carrier or diluent, e.g., carboxymethylcellulose, and optionally, a dispersing agent, e.g., polysorbate 80. Also disclosed is a method for treating depression, e.g., endogenous or clinical depression, comprising administering to humans in need of such treatment an effective amount of 5-methoxypsoralen, optionally, a pharmaceutically suitable carrier or diluent, and optionally, a dispersing agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements to drugs containing as an active substance the 5-methoxypsoralene of formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: Sun product based on natural bergamot essence which contains between about 2.75 mmg and about 27.50 mmg of 5-methoxy psoralene or bergaptene per 100 g of sun product, an ultra-violet B filter, all incorporated in a suitable oily excipient.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising 5-methoxy psoralen, which is useful in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin disorders, is disclosed herein. 5-Methoxy psoralen may be synthesized from phloroglucinol by a five step process which is also disclosed.

Abstract: Halogenohydrates of N,N'-disubstituted derivatives of piperazine of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein YR is a hydroxylalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl or epoxyalkyl wherein Y is a hydroxy, polyhydroxy or epoxy group, R is lower alkyl C.sub.2 -C.sub.4, and X is a member selected from the group consisting of fluorine, bromine, chlorine and iodine. The compounds have useful anticariogenic properties.

Abstract: A composition for chewing gum, which contains a gum base free of any alkaline-earths, a fluorine-containing salt soluble in water and xylitol mixed with sorbose or sorbitol.