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Q: What is Zantac used for?

Zantac is used to prevent and relieve: <ul> <li>Heartburn</li> <li>Sour stomach</li> <li>Acid indigestion</li> <li>Pain or burning sensations in the upper abdomen</li> </ul> Zantac is also used to reduce stomach acid production, with the intention of treating: <ul> <li>Ulcers of the stomach or intestines</li> <li>Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)</li> </ul>

Question 1

What is Zantac?

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Zantac is the trade name for Ranitidine, a popular heartburn medication that reduces the body’s production of stomach acid.

The medication is commonly used to treat and prevent ulcers of the stomach and intestines as well as:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Peptic ulcer disease
Acid indigestion
Heartburn

Zantac is available both over-the-counter and by prescription.

Ranitidine belongs to the h2 (histamine-2) blockers class of drugs.

Zantac OTC is most commonly used to relieve and prevent heartburn, while the prescription-strength drug is used to prevent more serious ulcers and conditions.

The drug came into commercial use in 1981 and is now the 50th most prescribed medication in the United States.

Question 2

What is Zantac used for?

Accepted Answer

Zantac is used to prevent and relieve:

Heartburn
Sour stomach
Acid indigestion
Pain or burning sensations in the upper abdomen

Zantac is also used to reduce stomach acid production, with the intention of treating:

Ulcers of the stomach or intestines
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Question 3

Do I Qualify For the Zantac Cancer Lawsuit?

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If you or a loved one previously used Zantac or similar products and were subsequently diagnosed with cancer, you may qualify to file a Zantac lawsuit.

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Question 4

Does Zantac cause cancer?

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In early 2020 it was revealed that the popular heartburn medication Zantac contained a cancer-causing chemical.

NDMA, scientifically known as N-nitrosodimethylamine, is an organic compound that has been linked to numerous types of cancer including:

Bladder cancer
Pancreatic cancer (pancreatitis)
Stomach cancer
Brain cancer
Or other cancers

Question 5

Can Zantac cause prostate cancer?

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Research has not found a definitive answer, but some studies suggest that Zantac may play a role in the development of prostate cancer.

One study found that men taking Zantac had a slightly increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

Question 6

What kind of cancer does Zantac cause?

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Zantac contains the substance NDMA which has been linked to a number of cancers.

Rather than list them all, here are the fifteen (15) most common types of cancer that Zantac has been linked to:

Bladder cancer
Brain cancer
Breast cancer
Esophageal / Nasal / Throat cancer
Intestinal cancer
Kidney cancer
Liver cancer
Lung cancer
Ovarian cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Prostate cancer
Stomach cancer
Testicular cancer
Thyroid cancer
Uterine cancer

Question 7

Is Zantac still on the market?

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Since the FDA issued a recall of all prescription and over-the-counter versions of Zantac in April 2020, the original drug is no longer available for purchase in the United States.

Question 8

Why was Zantac recalled?

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of all prescription and over-the-counter versions of Zantac in April 2020 after it was revealed that the popular heartburn medication contained a cancer-causing chemical.

The main injury claimed in Zantac and ranitidine lawsuits is cancer.

The FDA warned that the high levels of NDMA in Zantac posed a “potential cancer risk” to users.

Question 9

When was Zantac recalled?

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Zantac recalls from various companies began in September 2019.

However, the FDA ordered a market withdrawal in April 2020.

Question 10

Is Zantac back on the market?

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Yes, this drug has been brought back to pharmacies, albeit with a different ingredient called famotidine.

The Zantac 360 is the same as the former and has no known connection to cancer.

Question 11

When did Zantac become over the counter?

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Zantac became available over-the-counter in 2004.

The FDA first approved the drug in 1983 for prescription use.

Question 12

Is new Zantac safe?

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Yes, the new Zantac is safe.

The FDA has cleared the drug for use and there have been no reports of cancer or other serious side effects.

Question 13

Can pregnant women take Zantac?

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Yes, pregnant women can take Zantac.

The FDA has classified the drug as pregnancy category B – which means it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.

Question 14

How much is the Zantac settlement payout?

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The expected Zantac payout from a Zantac lawsuit would include the total economic damages that you have already incurred, any expected future economic damages, and non-economic damages such as pain & suffering.

Based on current Zantac payout amounts, plaintiffs can expect to receive between $20,000 to $400,000 in Zantac cancer claims and compensation.

However, this range of compensation is not a guarantee, nor is any compensation guaranteed.

If you’d like to learn if you qualify to be a plaintiff in the Zantac Lawsuits, please contact us today!

Question 15

When will the Zantac lawsuit be settled?

Accepted Answer

There is no set date for the Zantac lawsuit to be settled.

However, it is expected that a settlement will be reached in late 2022.

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