Abstract: We describe the use a material which is based on microporous, filler-containing polyolefin and essentially consists of a homogeneous mixture of ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin, filler and plasticizer, for absorbing sweat and other bodily exhalations. This material is preferably treated with antibacterial and/or fungicidal agents and is suitable for avoiding the formation of odor, for example in shoes and articles of clothing. The use in the form of an inner sole which has ribs running at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the inner sole to form hollow spaces is preferred.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a polyfluoroalkoxy or polyfluoroalkyl radical and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom and R.sub.2 is a hydroxyl radical, or R.sub.1 is a hydroxyl radical and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, salts thereof, the preparation of said compounds, and drugs containing same.

Abstract: Solid mucoadhesive therapeutic or hygienic composition, for human or veterinary use, intended to be administered by application to the buccal or nasal mucous membrane, containing, in a mixture, 15 to 25% by weight of a cellulosic ether gelifiable in the presence of an aqueous liquid, 10 to 15% by weight of a homopolymer or copolymer of acrylic acid or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, 30 to 45% by weight of a gelatin, and one or more therapeutic or hygienic active constituents. The cellulosic ether preferably is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl ether of cellulose, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl ether of cellulose, or mixtures thereof.