Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical compositions containing as the active ingredient the compound 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone are described. Such compositions have been found to have a metabolic property which causes significant lowering of serum uric acid levels in humans and other mammals. The compositions containing 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone caused no irritation on oral administration or when applied to specific target tissues showed no significant irritation or other sequelae.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical compositions containing as the active ingredient the compound 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone are described. Such compositions have been found to have a metabolic property which causes significant lowering of serum glucose levels in humans and other mammals. The compositions containing 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone caused no irritation on oral administration or when applied to specific target tissues showed no significant irritation or other sequelae.

Abstract: Novel analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory compositions containing as the active ingredient the compound, 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone are described. Such compositions have also been found to cause significant lowering of serum uric acid and glucose levels and to be effective in the treatment of a number of upper respiratory ailments in humans and other mammals. Skin conditions such as dermatitis and poison ivy are also alleviated by this agent. The compositions containing 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone caused no irritation on oral administration or when applied to specific target tissues showed no significant irritation or other sequelae.