The FDA has recalled Zantac (ranitidine), the popular over the counter medication on September 13, 2019 due to the discovery of cancer causing contaminant NDMA.
Zantac is a medication used to provide heartburn relief, and has been on the market since 1983 serving millions. When ranitidine, the main ingredient in Zantac, comes in contact with water it forms NDMA. NDMA is commonly used in gasoline and other products related to petroleum and is widely known to cause cancer. Zantac becomes unstable when ingested and has the potential to form cancer in the body. Recent lawsuits allege that Zantac’s manufacturer failed to disclose that the drug could cause cancer to consumers.
NDMA can cause:
- liver damage
- bladder cancer
- colon cancer
- kidney cancer
- pancreatic cancer
- stomach cancer
- ovarian cancer
- testicular cancer
- and more
Consumers should contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
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