
Robitussin Non-Drowsy Claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-drowsy when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Smith et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, PLC and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
21-cv-9390, N.D. Cal.
(Dec. 2021)
Abreva cold sore treatment cream
Falsely marketing that the product heals cold sores in two and a half days when scientific evidence shows it does not work as advertised
Misleadingly marketing that “[n]othing heals a cold sore faster” when other products claim to heal cold sores in less time
Marketing that the product shortens healing time and provides anti-viral benefits without FDA approval to do so
Pending
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-drowsy when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicine as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
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In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against GlaxoSmithKline for allegedly falsely advertising the medication Boostrix in what has been referred to as “The Big Bad Cough” advertising campaign.…
December 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. September 2016: A class-action…
In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Wyeth Consumer Healthcare for allegedly misleadingly marketing – on the front of the package — that its Chapstick lip balm-sunscreen products…
Several products marketed as “non-drowsy” contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
Lip balm’s own directions seem to contradict its “8 Hour Moisture” labeling claim.
Don’t put too much stock in the name of this toothpaste.
Cue the play-off music.
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