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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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-Drowsy”

Equate Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Equate Cold and Flu Medicines

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

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

Up & Up Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Up & Up Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion

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

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

Equaline Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Equaline Cold and Flu Medicines

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

Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu

Consumer News

Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu

FDA cracks down on companies promoting flu aids that claim to combat the germs.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu – Honey Lemon Zest

Class Action

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu – Honey Lemon Zest

Allegations: Misleadingly claiming that products contain honey and lemon zest when the ingredients list reveals they don’t contain either Misleadingly marketing products as being for “severe cold & flu” when…

TopCare Cough, Cold, and Flu Medicines