From Cresols, ortho, meta and paracresotic acids are obtained. Cresotate of Sodium was used fifteen years ago.

Paracresotic acid is non-toxic; it is a crystalline, bitter powder, soluble in warm water. Sodium Paracresotinate, or para-cresotate, is a fine crystalline yellowish powder, with a sour taste; is soluble in 24 parts of warm water. It is a good antipyretic in fevers, similar in its action, but superior to Salicylate of Sodium.

Dose: - Child, 11/2 to 6 grains. Adult, 15 to 50 grains.

Prof. Fraser recommends 20 grains every two hours.

Cresalol, or Cresol Salicylate. A crystalline insoluble powder, used as an intestinal antiseptic.