On September 13, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released this statement:
“some ranitidine medicines, including some products commonly known as the brand-name drug Zantac, contain […] N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) at low levels. NDMA is classified as a probably human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer […].” Read the full statement here: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/statement-alerting-patients-and-health-care-professionals-ndma-found-samples-ranitidine
Ranitidine medicines, such as Zantac, are used to treat common issues such as heartburn by decreasing the amount of acid made in your stomach. Use of these antacids have been linked to various cancers.
If you or a loved one has developed cancer after the use of Zantac or other ranitidine medicines, you may have the right to compensation in Georgia. Attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. are here to help. Contact us at 1-800-CALL-KEN today.
