Abstract: A ferroelectric liquid crystal composition having a long helical pitch and a light switching element having a quick response property are provided. This composition comprises (1) at least one member selected from the group consisting of liquid crystal compounds having a smectic C phase and no helical structure and liquid crystal compounds having only a nematic phase as a liquid crystal phase and no helical structure and (2) at least one chiral smectic liquid crystal compounds.
Abstract: The invention is concerned with a formulated preparation to be used for oral administration and containing an immunotherapeutically active amount of at least one allergen. The characteristic feature of the invention is that said formulated preparation is resistant to gastric juice and contains an antiallergic substance.