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A topically and systemically administered anti-inflammatory composition for human and for veterinary consumption which comprises compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are defined hydrocarbon attachments and Y is --OH or a phenolic ester group derived from the reaction of such --OH group with a carboxylic acid halide or anhyride. In typical compounds covered by said general formula (a) R.sub.1 is H, R.sub.2 is 5,n-octanoyl, Y is hydroxy and R.sub.3 is p-trifluoromethylphenyl; (b) R.sub.1 is H, R.sub.2 is 5,n-decanoyl, Y is hydroxy and R.sub.3 is benzothiazol-2-yl and (c) R.sub.1 is H, R.sub.2 is 5,n-decanoyl, Y is acryloyloxy and R.sub.3 is p-nitrophenyl. The resulting compositions take the form of ointments, solid sticks, tablets, capsules, injectable solutions and suspensions, ear drops, eye drops, nose drops, douches, suppositories, enemas, liniments, gels, lotions, shampoos, soaps, creams, solutions, aerosols, pads, plasters, bandages, dressings and catamenial and non-cateminal tampons. The compositions are useful in relieving pain or inflammation as well as microbial infections in mammals when applied topically to the skin or affected organs or when administered systemically.

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