Abstract: Suppositories containing as the active substance a therapeutically effective amount of ceftriaxone, a pharmaceutically compatible salt thereof or a hydrate of one of these compounds, a stabilizer consisting of a mono-, di- or triglyceride of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 -fatty acid or of a mixture of such glycerides, a potentiator consisting of an aliphatic C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 -fatty acid, a mono-, di- or triglyceride of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -fatty acid, a partial ester or complete ester of propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol or a carbohydrate with a C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 -fatty acid, a pharmaceutically compatible ester or ether thereof or of a mixutre of the said potentiators and, if desired, customary therapeutically inert adjuvants for suppositories, and their manufacture are described. These have valuable antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a standing box incorporating electrical convenience outlets and adapted for selective electrical and mechanical connections to a floor box. The standing box is made as a single integral structure which facilitates both types of connections to an electrical wiring device, such as an electrical receptacle, mounted in the floor box. The mechanical connection utilizes an annular sealing gasket which compresses with little or no disruptive torsional displacement when the connection is effected. The standing box presents a relatively low silhouette and hence a relatively small obstruction to surrounding floor surfaces.