Cyclohexyl-(phenyl)-propionic acids compsns - for treatment of allergies

Allergies, which may or may not be induced by reagin, are prophylactically treated by administration of a cpd. of formula (I): (where A is cyclohexyl or X and Y are H,F, Cl, Br, 1-8C alkyl or 1-8C alkoxy) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt of this cpd. In association with a pharmaceutical carrier. (I) are useful in the treatment of bronchitic asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, hay fever, urticaria and auto-immune diseases, and may be administered orally, parenterally or by inhalation, in doses of 5-200 mg., 1-4 times daily.