
ChapStick Natural Claims
Allegations: False natural claims
Riccio et al. v. Pfizer, Inc.
23-cv-13843, N.D. Ill.
(Sept. 2023)
Robitussin Cold + Flu products
Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
Pending
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicine as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in and the health benefits provided by products
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-drowsy when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when the dosage of the active ingredients is less than or the same as the regular strength products
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