Abstract: A method for topically treating inflammation in humans or animals by administering to the inflamed area a therapeutically effective amount of an alkyl- or aralkyl-substituted acetylsalicylic acid such as methyl-, ethyl-, allyl- or benzyl acetylsalicylate. The method may also be used to treat acne by applying a therapeutically effective amount of the acetylsalicylate ester to the affected skin in a human having skin affected by acne.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing an aqueous, peroxide containing composition and the resulting stabilized composition. Preferably, EDTA and a magnesium salt are also included in the stabilized composition.

Abstract: An aqueous, substantially isotonic cleaning and sterilizing solution for plastic hydrophilic soft contact lenses containing as an active ingredient, a compound having the structural formula of ##SPC1##Wherein y is 0 or 1, z is 0 or 1, n is from 0-3, m is from 0-3 and x is H or Cl, providing that n and m are not both O. The foregoing sterilizing solution is non-toxic to the eye of the wearer of the soft contact lens. In the presence of an effective amount of a protein reacting compound, the build-up of proteinaceous deposits on the surface of the soft contact lens is also prevented or inhibited.