Zantac Recall Attorney in Houston

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If You Have Been Using Zantac for 1-5 Years, Call Today

On September 13th, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Admiration announced they had begun investigating the medication Ranitidine because it contained a cancer-causing impurity. Ranitidine is the generic name for the prescription drug Zantac, which is used to treat heartburn and reduce acid. Since the FDA’s announcement was made, Zantac has been recalled by over 15 drug manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. Several lawsuits have also recently been filed against these companies, with plaintiffs alleging that the makers/distributors of Zantac continued to push the medication despite knowing its potential risks.

If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer and have previously used Zantac or another form of Ranitidine, you may be entitled to compensation. Users who have taken the drug for at least one year should consider filing a lawsuit, while users who have taken Zantac for five years or more should absolutely seek the assistance of an experienced attorney. Fortunately, our Houston dangerous drug lawyers at Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs have intensive experience in dangerous drug lawsuits, meaning we have the skills and knowledge to take your case all the way. If you are looking for a trusted Zantac recall lawyer in Houston, call Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs to schedule a consultation today.

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What to Know About the Zantac Recall

The human carcinogen found in Zantac is known as N-nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA. While this chemical was initially developed as a fuel source for rockets, it has not been widely used since unsafe levels were detected in the air, water, and soil surrounding manufacturing plants. Testing in animals indicates that NDMA may cause cancer when consumed by humans, as the chemical can alter your DNA.

NDMA is found in everything from tobacco to cars, to toiletry and cosmetic products, to detergents and pesticides, to foods including meat, beer, fish, and cheese. Small amounts of NDMA are safe, so individuals who only took Zantac or another Ranitidine product once in a while are unlikely to experience any health issues. However, those who regularly used the drug for 1-5 years may have been overexposed to NDMA, potentially leading to severe side effects and ongoing health problems.

Possible symptoms of NDMA use may include:

  • Headaches
  • Gastrointestinal side effects (constipation, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain)
  • Drowsiness, dizziness
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Lower sex drive
  • Swollen or sensitive breasts (for men)
  • Live problems

Can Zantac Cause Cancer?

Zantac has commonly been prescribed to treat everything from ulcers to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to chronic indigestion. For individuals who have been taking the drug for 1-5 years for any of these conditions, their risk for certain types of cancers may be increased.

Cancers that may be linked to Zantac include:

  • Bladder cancer
  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Intestinal cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Testicular cancer
  • Uterine cancer

Who Can Be Held Responsible in a Zantac Lawsuit?

Following the FDA’s initial Zantac recall, several lawsuits were filed against drug manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis LLC and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, the company that held the rights to the medication. Plaintiffs in these suits have pointed to the FDA’s finding that Zantac contains roughly 26,000 times more of the NDMA impurity than the government regulator normally allows. This litigation has opened up other drug manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies that were forced to recall Ranitidine products to legal action as well.

The following companies have been affected by the Zantac recall:

  • Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Sandoz Inc.
  • Apotex Corp.
  • Perrigo Company
  • Reddy’s (who produces drugs for stores such as Kroger and Walgreens)
  • Novitium Pharma
  • Lannett Company, Inc.
  • Aurobindo & DG Health
  • AHP
  • Sanofi
  • GSMS, Inc.
  • Precision Dose Inc.
  • Amneal Pharmaceuticals
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
  • Appco Pharma
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals

Let Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs Be Your Advocates

If you or someone you know has received a cancer diagnosis following prolonged Ranitidine use, you should consider hiring a Houston Zantac cancer attorney from Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs. Our professional legal team has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and compensation for clients and has been providing compassionate representation for complex litigation since 1992. Our Houston personal injury lawyers are backed by over 100 years of combined experience and provide free consultations, so you always feel completely comfortable before we take your case. Contact Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs for tenacious but caring legal counsel, and take the fight to the pharmaceutical giants ASAP.

You can reach our award-winning attorneys by phone at (713) 751-0025, or request your free consultation online. Spanish-speaking services are also available.