CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants
An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.
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Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines
Products marketed to clear up stuffy noses and relieve sinus congestion don’t work, researchers say.
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’
Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
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Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
DayQuil Super C
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they alleviate cold and flu symptoms when fine print on the side of the product packaging discloses that the products are “not intended to…
DayQuil Cough Medicine
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicine as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient causes drowsiness
DayQuil Medicines with DXM
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness