If you are a current resident of the state of Ohio that has taken the drug Zantac, and been diagnosed with cancer – you are not alone. Recently, there have been many lawsuits filed against Zantac (Ranitidine) because it has been shown to cause cancer. In these lawsuits filed, it is alleged that the medication contains a cancer-causing chemical by the name N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Our Ohio Zantac attorneys are currently accepting all Zantac cancer lawsuits throughout the state, including Franklin County, Cuyahoga County, Hamilton County, Summit County, Montgomery County, Lucas County, Stark County, Butler County, Lorain County, Mahoning County, Lake County, and anywhere else in the state of Ohio. If you need the best Zantac cancer lawyer in Ohio to help you represent your case against the manufacturer of Zantac, Sanofi, contact us today to find out what your legal rights are. We offer a completely free, completely confidential case evaluation.
WHY ARE ZANTAC CANCER LAWSUITS BEING FILED?
Zantac has been proven to have many dangers and on April 1st, 2020, the FDA released a statement stating that all Zantac manufacturers are to withdraw all prescriptions, which includes any over the counter Zantac products immediately from the market. It was determined that the dangers which were caused by taking Zantac are prone to increase in a patient over time. The announcement also stated that NDMA is a probable human carcinogen, which means that it has the ability to cause cancer in the patients who use it. Due to the fact NDMA is found in Zantac, this puts consumers who have taken the drug at a high risk for developing cancer. Since 2019, the FDA had been putting warnings out regarding Zantac.
ZANTAC AND GENERIC RANITIDINE CAUSES CANCER
While Ranitidine can also go by other names, the most commonly known is Zantac. However, there are many other generic brands of Ranitidine out there that a person might have taken, including:
- Zantac 75 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Cool Mint
- Wal-Zan 75
- Wal-Zan 150
- Heartburn Relieve (ranitidine)
- Acid Control (ranitidine)
- CVS Health Acid Reducer (ranitidine)
- Equate Ranitidine Tablets
Before the FDA issued their announcement about Zantac, there had been companies who already knew about the ties Zantac had to cancer. Multiple warnings about Ranitidine were put out by companies as far back as 2019. Prior to the FDA’s announcement in 2020, there had been recalls for Zantac issued by many companies, including:
- American Health Packaging
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals
- Aurobindo Pharma USA
- Apotex Corp.
- Appco Pharma
- Sanofi
- Denton Pharma (dba Northwind Pharmaceuticals)
- Golden State Medical Supply
- Reddy’s Laboratories
- Sandoz
- Perrigo Company
- Novitium Pharma
- Lannett Company
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- Precision Dose
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS THAT ARE CAUSED BY ZANTAC
Many side effects have been reported to the FDA regarding the use of Zantac, some as far back as 2004. Some of the serious side effects reported to the FDA between 2004-2020 include:
- Colorectal cancer (the #1 most common side effect reported to the FDA)
- Chronic kidney disease (#4)
- Renal cancer (#5)
- Bladder cancer (#11)
- Acute kidney injury (#14)
- Renal failure (#15)
- Prostate cancer (#19)
- Oesophageal carcinoma (#21)
- Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma)
- Hepatic cancer
- Gastric cancer
Colorectal cancer was the most common reported cancer, which was found in over 8,000 cases. Renal cancer had been found in almost 6,000 cases, while bladder cancer had been reported in close to 5,000 cases. The consumers who had taken Zantac took the drug in good faith, believing that it was a safe medication for them to use in treatment of heartburn, acid reflux, and stomach ulcers. Ranitidine (an anti-ulcer medicine) is designed to block the gastric acid production, and help patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Unfortunately, the companies and manufacturers of Zantac failed to make their consumers aware of the potential risk their product has for developing cancer. Because of this, lawsuits are pouring in against them.
HOW TO FILE A ZANTAC CANCER LAWSUIT IN OHIO
If you are curious if you have a case against the manufacturer of Zantac, or want to know what legal options you have, contact our Ohio Zantac cancer attorneys today. Our team is highly experienced in handling product liability and dangerous drug cases. Our lawyers will fight to make sure that you receive the justice you deserve, including any financial compensation.
OHIO ZANTAC CANCER ATTORNEYS: WE SERVE ALL OVER THE STATE
Our legal team of Zantac attorneys serve everywhere in Ohio, even from the comfort and safety of your home. We are able to do phone calls on Zoom, Facetime, or just a regular phone call if you prefer, during these difficult times. Our team is now accepting Zantac cancer cases all throughout the state of Ohio, including:
- Columbus
- Cleveland
- Cincinnati
- Toledo
- Akron
- Dayton
- Parma
- Canton
- Youngstown
- Lorain
- Hamilton
- Springfield
- Kettering
- Elyria
- Lakewood
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Middletown
- Dublin
- Mansfield
- Newark
- Beavercreek
- Mentor
- Euclid
- Strongsville
- Cleveland Heights
- Fairfield
- Grove City
- Warren
- Findlay
- Delaware
- Lancaster
- Huber Heights
- Marion
- Westerville
- Reynoldsburg
- Stow
- Brunswick
- Upper Arlington
- Hilliard
- Fairborn
- Lima
- Gahanna
- Westlake
- North Olmsted
- Massillon
LET OUR ZANTAC ATTORNEYS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
If you took the drug Zantac, and have been diagnosed with cancer and are now experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may be eligible for financial compensation. These include:
- Bladder cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Esophageal/nasal/throat cancer
- Intestinal cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer (for non-smokers)
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Uterine cancer
Contact us if you have any questions regarding Zantac, or if you want to find out what your Zantac lawyers can do for you during this time. We are here to help you in any way we can.