Maximum Strength Robitussin Cough+Chest Congestion DM

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

Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’

Claim runs afoul of FDA statement regarding over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.

Ricola

False advertising class-action lawsuits filed regarding the marketing of Ricola throat and cough products.

Boostrix

Various Hyland’s Homeopathic Products

Whole Foods Homeopathic Medicines

SomaBiotix

Different name, same not-so-free “free” trial and illegal health claims.

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…

KinderMed Kid’s Over-the-Counter Medicines

Allegations: False non-toxic claims

TheraFlu Emergen-C and TheraFlu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they treat symptoms of coughs and colds

FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims

Agency warns about “likes” on its own Facebook page.

2017 Collection

Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold and Flu Remedies

With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play

A company spokesman says it’s education-based but that’s hardly front and center in ads.

Tylenol Products Containing DXM

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

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

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.

Mucinex and Alka Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

DayQuil, NyQuil, and Theraflu

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

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

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion