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Zantac Lawsuit
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Zantac (ranitidine) lawsuits make the claim that the antacid and antihistamine Zantac can be contaminated with the cancer-causing organic compound N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
The attorneys at our law firm are accepting claims from clients who have taken Zantac and have been diagnosed with any of the following cancers:
We have been processing lawsuits against drug companies for more than a quarter century. You can find our law firm listed in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
What Do Our Attorneys Know About the Zantac Cancer Lawsuits
In mid-September 2019, the FDA reported the discovery of dangerous cancer-causing N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in the over-the-counterand prescription heartburn medication Zantac (ranitidine).
In April 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that all Zantac brand heartburn medication should be pulled from the shelves immediately due to potential contamination by dangerous NDMA.
The initial Zantac heartburn medication legal claimwas filed in the state of California in 2019. In that court case, the injured party accused Sanofi and Boerhringer Ingelheim of producing, marketing and ultimately selling an acid reducing medication they realistically should have identified as being contaminated with the cancer-causing N-nitrosodimethylamine.
The cause of contamination by NDMA remains under a point of contention. However, while in the middle of the time frame whenBoerhinger Ingelheim and Sanofi were manufacturing and marketing Zantac, research indicated an easily identifiable link between the key ingredient in the medication and NDMA. The problem is that, when the active ingredient in Zantac is introduced to into the human body or exposed, it initiates a chemical reaction that results in the formation of N-nitrosodimethylamine.
Even with the abundance of available information, the drug manufacturer made the decision not to explain the risk to its users or the government.
Complications and Symptoms From NDMA and Zantac
In addition to being a carcinogen, even short-term NDMA exposure can cause damage to your liver. This damage can include scarring and fibrosis. Longer-term exposure to the powerful hepatoxin can increase the chances you will develop lung, liver and kidney tumors.
Symptoms of overexposure to NDMA include:
Additional adverse effects that are associated with Zantac include:
What You Should Know Regarding NDMA
NDMA was used in rocket fuel, but this use was stopped after unexpectedly high levels of the dangerous organic compound were found in samples from the air, water and soil collected near a fuel manufacturing facility. This compound is also a byproduct of different processes, like treatment of wastewater that contains nitrogen. It is also used injected into animals during lab studies to induce carcinogenesis and tumor formation.
NDMA can also be used to create carcinogenesis in lab rats to aid in cancer research. The frightening compound may also be found in cured lunch meat, and it is also found in tobacco fumes.
Under the EPCRA, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is classified as “extremely hazardous.” This classification means there are strict requirements in place for reporting for businesses and people who manufacture, store or use NDMA In significant amounts.
Monetary Compensation For Zantac Cancer Lawsuits
If you took the over-the-counter or prescription version of this popular heartburn medication, and have been diagnosed with any of the above cancers, then we will be able to pursue a claim for the following damages:
In February 2020, a multidistirct litigation was set for Zantac in a Florida federal court. Within a month, in excess of 140 lawsuits were pending in the MDL.
Free Zantac Cancer Case Consultation
To reach us for a free Zantac cancer case evaluation, you can call us at 813-296-6401. You can also request a Zantac case evaluation by clicking Free Case Evaluation or submitting our Free Case Evaluation Form. This contact form will be reviewed by one of our Zantac lawsuit attorneys.
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