Abstract: The anthocyanidins pelargonidin and delphidin, have been found to possess novel and unexpected activity in the ophthalmic field, specifically that they are active in reducing the permeability of ciliary body vessels. According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of reducing the hyperpermeability of the ciliary body ocular vessels in a subject which comprises administering to the subject an effective dose of pelargonidin or delphidin. The invention further provides the use of pelargonidin or delphidin in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for carrying out the method of treatment referred to above.

Abstract: Novel water-soluble derivatives of silybin of enhanced activity are provided as well as methods of preparing the derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel derivatives according to the invention have the following general formula (I); ##STR1## where: R=H or PO(OH).sub.2 and R'=PO(OH).sub.2 The compounds of the invention are useful inter alia in therapy of liver disorders and other applications where an anti-radical effect is required. They have the advantages of high hydrophilicity and are soluble at approximately pH 4, compared to prior art compounds which are water-soluble only at higher pH and enhanced stability.

Abstract: Benzoyoxyacetic acid derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein M denotes hydrogen or one equivalent of a pharmaceutically acceptable inorganic or organic cation are useful as analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents. A novel process for their preparation is also disclosed along with novel intermediates.

Abstract: Unsaturated esters of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are the same or different to one another, represent hydrogen, hydroxyl, methoxyl or acetoxyl; n is between 13 and 25; are useful in the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia or hypertrophy.