Robitussin Cough Medicine with DXM
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicine as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Robitussin Non-Drowsy Claims
Case Name (Date)
Papalia et al. v GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
22-cv-2630, S.D.N.Y.
(March 2022)
Product/Service
Robitussin
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as non-drowsy when an ingredient (dextromethorphan, or DXM) in them causes drowsiness
Status
Pending
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