Tylenol, Theraflu, NyQuil, and DayQuil
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat nasal congestion
DayQuil, NyQuil, and Theraflu
Case Name (Date)
Juneau et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co. and GSK Consumer Healthcare, Inc.
23-cv-5273, E.D. La.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
DayQuil Severe, NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu, Theraflu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold/Severe Cold Cough, and other cold and flu medicines
Allegations
Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
Status
Pending
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