A method for suppressing the release of histamine from sensitized leukocytes in warm blooded animals which comprises administering internally to said animals compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a whole integer from 1 to 4; X is halogen and Z is COOH, CH.sub.2 OR or ##STR2## R being a lower alkyl chain of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of those compounds wherein Z is COOH, in sufficient amount to suppress the release of histamine from said cells.