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 Medicines with DXM
Case Name (Date)
Clay et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
21-cv-11133, S.D.N.Y.
(Dec. 2021)
Product/Service
DayQuil medicines containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide (DXM)\
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Status
Pending
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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…
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Allegations: Falsely marketing medicine as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient causes drowsiness
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