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Robitussin Naturals Honey and Ivy Cough Relief Claims Class Action

GSK Consumer Health, Inc. makes a Robitussin Naturals “Cough Relief” product that it promotes as a dietary supplement that contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives but relieves coughs. The complaint brings suit against the company for three reasons—for its “natural” claims, for its druglike claims, and for claims that honey and ivy extract can  Read more

Ricola Cough Drops No Effect from “Alpine Herbs” Class Action

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  Read more