If you or a loved one were diagnosed with cancer after using Zantac (Ranitidine) that was recalled, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a Zantac recall lawsuit or settlement.
A team of drug injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential recall lawsuit and settlement cases of individuals diagnosed with cancer after taking the heartburn medication Zantac.
Zantac Recall Lawsuit Claims
Zantac recall lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of individuals who have suffered from certain types of cancer after taking Zantac that was recalled.
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had requested that manufacturers withdraw and remove all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs (such as a Zantac) from the market following its investigation relating to a possible N-Nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA contamination.
The FDA reportedly determined that the impurity in some ranitidine products increases over time and when stored at higher than room temperatures and may result in consumer exposure to unacceptable levels of this impurity. According to the FDA, NDMA is a probable human carcinogen (i.e., it could cause cancer in humans).
Zantac & Ranitidine Recalls
Certain manufacturers and distributors had already issued Zantac recalls in the months prior to the FDA’s April 1, 2020 announcement. For example, on September 23, 2019, the FDA announced that Sandoz Inc. issued a recall of ranitidine hydrochloride capsules due to an elevated amount of unexpected impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
On September 25, 2019 the FDA announced that Apotex Corp. issued a recall of ranitidine tablets 75mg and 150mg sold at Walgreens (Wal-Zan® Ranitidine Tablets, Acid Reducer), Walmart (Ranitidine tablets acid reducer), and Rite-Aid (Ranitidine tablets) due to the potential for detection of an amount of unexpected NDMA impurity.
On October 18, 2019, Sanofi announced a recall of Zantac OTC (over-the-counter) in the United States and Canada due to possible contamination nitrosamine impurity. On October 23, 2019, Perrigo Company plc announced a ranitidine recall.
On October 25, 2019, Lannett Company, Inc. announced a recall of Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15mg/mL.
On October 25, 2019, Novitium Pharma LLC announced a recall of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules (150 mg and 300 mg).
On November 6, 2019, Aurobindo Pharma USA initated a nationwide recall of certain Ranitidine Tablets 150mg and Ranitidine Capsules 150mg, Ranitidine Capsules 300mg and Ranitidine Syrup 15mg/mL due to the detection of NDMA (Nitrosodimethylamine) Impurity.
On November 8, 2019, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced it was recalling Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg, and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP).
On November 8, 2019, American Health Packaging announced that was recalling certain lots of Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 150 mg/10 mL Liquid Unit Dose Cups due to NDMA (Nitrosodimethylamine) impurity.
If you or someone you love suffered from cancer after taking recalled Zantac, you may be entitled to compensation from a Zantac recall lawsuit case or settlement claim. Contact a drug injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications after taking a prescription drug or medication, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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