Ricola Cough Drops No Effect from “Alpine Herbs” Complaint

May 8, 2022

The complaint for this class action points out the increasing desire of consumers for over-the-counter (OTC) products with herbal ingredients, including for “external pain-relieving rubs, cough suppressants, muscle relaxants, digestive aids, and oral care.” At issue in this case are cough suppressant and oral anesthetic lozenges made by Ricola USA, Inc. which are labeled as being “Made with Swiss Alpine Herbs.” However, the complaint alleges that the herbs in the Ricola cough drops do not provide any of their therapeutic effect.