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 Cough Medicine
Case Name (Date)
Diesel et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
22-cv-892, E.D. Mo.
(July 2022)
Meza et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
23-cv-241, S.D. Ohio
(Jan. 2023)
Product/Service
DayQuil cough medicine
Allegations
Falsely marketing medicine as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient (dextromethorphan hydrobromide, or DXM) causes drowsiness
Status
Pending
Class-Action Tracker
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