Zantac Lawsuit - Cancer Claims & Settlements
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- November 15, 2024
Millions of people suffer occasional or chronic heartburn. Many of them turn to over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drugs, including Zantac. Zantac is a brand name for generic Ranitidine, a medication that decreases stomach acid production.
- Uses Of Zantac
- Zantac Heartburn Medication Discovered To Contain NDMA
- What Is NDMA?
- Does Using Zantac Increase Your Cancer Risk?
- Zantac Recalls And Lawsuits
- Understand Your Rights — Talk To A Brown & Crouppen Zantac Lawsuit Attorney Today
- A Law Firm That Cares — Get The Justice And Compensation You Deserve
- It All Starts With A Free Case Evaluation From The Zantac Lawsuit Attorneys At Brown & Crouppen
Zantac (Ranitidine) belongs to a class of drugs called histamine H2-receptor antagonists, or H2 blockers, which decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Zantac (Ranitidine) is available over the counter and by prescription. First discovered in 1976 and commercially available in 1981, Zantac and other Ranitidine products have been prescribed millions of times and were one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States.
Uses of Zantac
Zantac and ranitidine medications have many uses, primarily focused on stomach conditions. Consumers used over-the-counter (OTC) Zantac for conditions such as:
- heartburn
- acid indigestion
- acid reflux
- sour stomach
Prescription-strength Zantac is commonly used to:
- Treat and prevent peptic ulcers in the stomach and intestines.
- Treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.
Zantac Heartburn Medication Discovered to Contain NDMA
In 2019, some Ranitidine products were discovered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to contain unacceptable levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is a carcinogen. In April 2020, Zantac and other ranitidine medications were taken off the market in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
If you or a loved one have taken Zantac (Ranitidine) and been diagnosed with cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.
What is NDMA?
NDMA is short for N-nitrosodimethylamine, a chemical substance that is known to be dangerous. Although NDMA forms in both natural and industrial processes, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies the chemical as a pollutant and environmental contaminant. NDMA can be a byproduct of gasoline refining, pesticide manufacturing, wastewater treatment, and water chlorination. According to studies of laboratory animals, NDMA is considered to be both hazardous to the liver (hepatotoxic) and damaging to the genetic information contained in a cell (genotoxic).
Does Using Zantac Increase Your Cancer Risk?
Unfortunately, studies have demonstrated a link between the probable human carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in Zantac (Ranitidine) and an increased risk of cancer. Similar types of NDMA exposure have been linked to various cancers, including:
- stomach cancer
- small Intestine cancer
- colorectal cancer
- esophageal cancer
- liver cancer
- bladder cancer
- prostate cancer
- pancreatic cancer
- leukemia
- non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- multiple myeloma
- kidney cancer
Zantac Recalls and Lawsuits
In September 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public safety warning about possible cancer risks from NDMA exposure due to Zantac (Ranitidine). Other countries followed suit, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and others. These warnings were swiftly followed by recalls in the U.S. and around the world. Drug manufacturer Novartis said it would halt distribution of all ranitidine medications made by Sandoz.
In October 2019, CNN reported that drugmaker Sanofi had issued a voluntary recall of Zantac OTC. According to the report, Sanofi is working with the United States Food and Drug Administration to “determine the extent of the recall.” Pharmacy retailers Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS also announced that they were halting the sales of all ranitidine medications over the concerns about the presence of NDMA and negative side effects.
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Boehringer Ingelheim and Sanofi in the U.S. District Court of Northern California, alleging that the companies hid the risks of side effects from the use of Zantac, which contains the active ingredient ranitidine. The lawsuit alleges that Zantac contained high levels of NDMA — more than 26,000 times the amount the FDA has said can be ingested safely on a daily basis. The lawsuit alleges that these pharmaceutical companies violated state consumer protection laws by failing to disclose the presence of NDMA, which the FDA has said is a “probable” cancer-causing chemical.
Understand Your Rights — Talk to a Brown & Crouppen Zantac Lawsuit Attorney Today
Over the years, our team of product liability attorneys has helped the victims of a wide array of dangerous products. Some of the most tragic defective product cases are related to dangerous drugs, including Zantac.
When you contact our legal team to talk about your Zantac cancer lawsuit, our experienced defective drug attorneys know what to do to provide the legal representation you or your family members need.
- We’ll provide a free consultation and evaluation of your case.
- We know what evidence to collect and the best ways to go about it. We’ll contact the appropriate experts, if those are needed.
- We understand the costs of physical, mental, and emotional injuries, including lost wages and medical bills.
- Our team can gather and process the appropriate legal documentation and provide legal advice on your Zantac lawsuit. Every step of the way, we care for you.
- Most importantly, we work for you. Our law firm is dedicated to fighting for justice, and we have the track record to back it up with more than $1 billion won in personal injury cases.
Get started with a free consultation with one of our skilled Personal Injury Lawyers today.
A Law Firm That Cares — Get the Justice and Compensation You Deserve
If you or a loved one have taken Zantac (Ranitidine) for heartburn and have been diagnosed with cancer, it may be best to consult an attorney. For more than 40 years, the personal injury lawyers at the law firm of Brown & Crouppen have been helping the victims of defective drugs, like Zantac, get the justice they deserve.
It All Starts with a Free Case Evaluation from the Zantac Lawsuit Attorneys at Brown & Crouppen
Getting started is easy. You can call us at 888-803-1307 for a free consultation, or tell us about your case with our Free Case Review form. And remember, there’s no upfront cost to you — if you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid.
Do not stop taking a prescribed medication without first consulting your doctor. Discontinuing a prescribed medication without your doctor’s advice can result in injury or death.
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