Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Consumer News 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 Consumer News CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’ Consumer News 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.
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.
Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? Consumer News Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.
FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims Consumer News FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims Agency asserts that marketing claims for over-the-counter homeopathic products are likely misleading.
Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill Consumer News Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill Pfizer overstated the benefits and efficiency of a popular antibiotic in a direct-to-consumer advertising campaign.
CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants Consumer News CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren’t any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.
TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims Consumer News TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims In whose health? We sum up some suspect claims at the In Goop Health inaugural wellness summit.
Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order Consumer News Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order Top affiliates touting that products can treat everything from psoriasis to ADD.