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Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines

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Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines

Products marketed to clear up stuffy noses and relieve sinus congestion don’t work, researchers say.

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

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

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.

Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold and Flu Remedies

Class Action

Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold and Flu Remedies

February 2018: The Hammack appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute. October 2017: The Sweeney appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute. September 2017: Two objectors filed Notices of Appeal…

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants

Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion

Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

DayQuil, NyQuil, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

DayQuil, NyQuil, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion

Equate “Non-Drowsy” Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Equate “Non-Drowsy” Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness

Rite Aid Non-Drowsy Cough, Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Rite Aid Non-Drowsy Cough, Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness

Meijer Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Meijer Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness

Kroger’s Non-Drowsy Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Kroger’s Non-Drowsy Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as non-drowsy when they contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness

Equaline Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Equaline Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient causes drowsiness

Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness

Berkley Jensen Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Berkley Jensen Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness

Amazon’s Basic Care Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Amazon’s Basic Care Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when one of the active ingredients causes drowsiness

Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-Drowsy”

Tylenol, Vicks, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Tylenol, Vicks, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestion

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Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold and Flu Remedies

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

DayQuil, NyQuil, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Equate “Non-Drowsy” Cold and Flu Medicines

Rite Aid Non-Drowsy Cough, Cold and Flu Medicines

Meijer Cold and Flu Medicines

Kroger’s Non-Drowsy Cold and Flu Medicines

Equaline Cold and Flu Medicines

Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines

Berkley Jensen Cold and Flu Medicines

Amazon’s Basic Care Cold and Flu Medicines

Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Tylenol, Vicks, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines