Chattem

Nasacort

Makers of nasal allergy spray told to cease consumer preference claims.

ACT Restoring Mouthwash

May 2015: A federal judge granted Chattem Inc.’s motion to dismiss finding that the claim was preempted by federal law. February 2015: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against…

ACT Dry Mouth Mouthwash, Lozenges

NAD tells marketer to watch its mouth when it comes to making certain dry mouth product claims.

ACT® Restoring™ Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash

February 2015: This action was dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be…

Aspercreme

TINA.org investigates after doctor challenges pain reliever’s “clinically proven” labeling claim on Twitter.

ACT Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash

In July 2013, a federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement reached in a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Chattem, Inc. The complaint, which was originally filed in…

Unisom Simple Slumbers

Allegations: False natural claims

ACT Dry Mouth Lozenges

Allegations: Failing to disclose that the product is detrimental to oral health due to having a pH level that is below the pH level of tooth enamel and root dentin

Cortizone-10 Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength”

Zantac Heartburn Medication

In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sanofi-Aventis U.S., Sanofi US Services, Chattem, Inc., and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals for allegedly failing to disclose that the over-the-counter heartburn medication…

Claritin-D

Bayer finally agrees to drop “nothing works faster” claim following review.

Dulcolax

Allegations: False natural claims

IcyHot Patch

Allegations: Making misleadingly marketing claims about the pain relief, strength and effectiveness of the IcyHot Patch

Selsun Blue Naturals Antidandruff Shampoo

Allegations: False natural claims