What is the Zantac Lawsuit?
Zantac is a widely used over-the-counter medication in the US that has been linked to cancer. Zantac has been found to contain ranitidine, a type of H2 blocker. Thus, it quickly treats conditions such as acid reflux and heartburn.
Since heartburn is a widespread issue in US households, many people have used this medicine as a cure. However, people have filed lawsuits over potential health risks associated with this medicine.
Filing the Lawsuit
If you or our loved one has been a victim of the use of Zantac, get in touch with the expert team at Have a Lawyer and seek guidance to claim maximum compensation.
Health Risks of Zantac
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that up to 96 nanograms of NDMA per day can be considered safe. Zantac contains a chemical called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). NDMA causes harm if consumed in larger amounts and is classified as a human carcinogen. With increased exposure to higher temperatures, the amount of NDMA in ranitidine can also scale up, which then raises concerns about developing cancer. Thus, the risk of developing cancer has been associated with the regular use of Zantac.
Various types of cancers and health risks associated with Zantac are as follows:
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Liver Failure
- Risk of Pneumonia
- Liver Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Hepatitis
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Issues with the Skin
- Colorectal
- Stomach Cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
Zantac Cancer Lawsuits
Cancer lawsuits claim that the manufacturers sold the drug even after knowing about the dangers of Zantac. Ever since the USFDA confirmed that Zantac contains NDMA, these cases have increased substantially, and the lawsuits claim that manufacturers did not take any steps to avoid the health risks even after knowing about them. They could have used the information to bring necessary changes to the drug or create awareness amongst the users.
Will I get compensated in the Zantac Lawsuit?
The settlement time for Zantac lawsuits may vary from case to case and place to place, but once it goes into trial, one may expect a resolution within 3-4 years. One can also seek for out-of-court settlement under the guidance of an expert team. Connect with our team of professionals to fight our case against the Zantac lawsuit.
Do I qualify for the Zantac Lawsuit?
If you or anyone in your family has suffered harm or injury by the use of Zantac, you are eligible to file for compensation. Once you file the lawsuit, the following documents can help you to seek maximum settlement:
- Proof of a year-long consumption of Zantac/Ranitidine
- Report of the cancer diagnosis
- Proof that the cancer has been diagnosed due to the consumption of Zantac/Ranitidine
- Bills that show the medical and healthcare expenses regarding the illness
