A federal judge recently threw out claims against drug makers of the heartburn medication, Zantac. According to the judge, the claims could not move forward as they were preempted by federal law. This ruling likely leaves victims who developed cancer and other...
Zantac Recall
Zantac as a possible cause of cancer
Zantac, otherwise known as ranitidine, has long been a popular over-the-counter heartburn medication in Ohio and across the country. However, manufacturers recalled it in 2020 because of links to the development of cancer. According to reports, the Zantac recall was...
Two important steps for those who took Zantac
Zantac contains N-nitroso dimethylamine, a substance known to cause cancer. Those who have used this medication may wonder what comes next. If they are interested in holding the manufacturer accountable, where do they begin? Although the process may seem overwhelming,...
What to do if you have taken Zantac
Zantac, marketed over the counter as ranitidine, is one of the most popular over-the-counter antacids on the market. Customers in Ohio who suffer from acute or severe heartburn may have taken Zantac and need to know what to do now. The Zantac recall affects millions...
Zantac linked to known carcinogen
Millions of people in Ohio and around the country who have taken the antacid Zantac and its generic equivalents will likely be alarmed to learn that the medications have been linked to a known carcinogen. The sequence of events that eventually led to the drugs being...
Zantac and cancer risk
Many people in Ohio use the over-the-counter medication Zantac to relieve heartburn. However, research has shown a possible link to cancer, and the FDA has ordered recalls. Consumers have filed over 500 claims against the makers of Zantac saying that the makers knew...
Can Zantac transfer from a pregnant woman to her baby?
Although a mother's body filters the world around her to protect her fetus, the growing baby still has some exposure. What the mother hears, the infant hears. What she eats nourishes the child. There are some things a mother does not want to get to her child. For...
It’s Movember! What men need to know about Zantac’s link to cancer
November marks the beginning of "Movember," a term first used in an effort to raise awareness of men's health issues. Are you taking part in the Movember movement? What is Movember? Movember began in 2003 when two friends realized moustaches provide a great...
What is the connection between Zantac and breast cancer?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As we watch loved ones, sports figures, celebrities and musicians wear pink in a sign of support and solidarity we may also find ourselves looking back at our progress. While we look back, we may question the causes of breast...
Zantac recall — it’s more than cancer
The popular heartburn drug Zantac has been linked to cancer, putting patients at risk for potentially fatal side effects. Cancer is not the only health concern linked to this and other proton pump inhibitors, though. A more recent study shows that people who regularly...