Millions of people suffer from chronic heartburn. As a solution, they take Zantac, also known as ranitidine, to decrease the amount of acid in their stomachs. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) told companies to stop selling Zantac because more people are falling ill after consuming it or its generic form.
At People for Law, we have the best Zantac lawsuit attorneys to help you file a Zantac lawsuit, providing a better understanding of your situation and what to expect from the legal process. In this blog, we will discuss all the essential information you need to know about the Zantac lawsuit.
What is Zantac?
Ranitidine is an H2 blocker. It serves as a remedy to treat heartburn and other symptoms resulting from excessive stomach acid. Zantac has also been used to treat severe ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Based on the FDA’s ongoing investigation, levels of a carcinogen called nitrosome (N-nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA) are produced as a result of the “inherent instability” of the ranitidine molecule. Therefore, the production of NDMA in heartburn medication increases over time and poses a risk of cancer when stored at temperatures higher than room temperature. The consumption of ranitidine has generated high levels of NDMA in the human body.
What Are the Long-Term Consequences of Consuming Zantac?
The victims who took Zantac and ended up with complications have huge medical expenses to bear. Therefore, they filed for a Zantac lawsuit when they were diagnosed with cancer due to ranitidine consumption. In fact, many doctors who diagnosed their patients after taking Zantac had no family history of cancer. The victims who ingest large amounts of Zantac over several months or years can develop the cancers mentioned below:
- Brain Cancer
- Throat/Nasal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
There could be other types of cancers related to Zantac use as well. You can contact our best Zantac lawsuit attorneys at People for Law to file for a Zantac lawsuit so that you can pay off your ranitidine-related medical expenses.
Products that Contained Ranitidine
More and more people are suing Zantac after they developed cancer due to the consumption of ranitidine. In the initial days, plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Zantac manufacturers, including Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim, in California. As the days go by, the list of plaintiffs filing for the Zantac lawsuit is expected to grow by thousands more. The products which contain ranitidine as an active ingredient are:
- Acid Controller (ranitidine)
- Acid Reducer (ranitidine)
- Heartburn Relief (ranitidine)
- Wal-Zan 150
- Wal-Zan 75
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Cool Mint
- Zantac 150 Tablets
- Zantac 75 Tablets
However, products containing Zantac are not limited to the above products only. Our best Zantac lawsuit attorneys help you file mass tort Zantac lawsuits against the manufacturers. We filed the lawsuit alleging that these drug makers knew or should have known the link between Zantac consumption and cancer.
How Do You Qualify for A Zantac Lawsuit?
People who filed Zantac lawsuits had to meet several criteria to file for a lawsuit, such as:
- You have taken ranitidine-containing medicines for at least one year before being diagnosed with cancer.
- You have been diagnosed with bladder, stomach, esophageal, liver, or other types of cancer linked to ranitidine consumption.
- You can file for a Zantac lawsuit up to 89 years old. This means you must have consumed Zantac at least 20 years ago, that is, when you were 69 years old.
- You have used Zantac at least once a week for one year or longer.
Our lawyers assess your situation, and if you are eligible, we gather medical records and evidence to build a strong case.
What is the Evidence You Need for the Zantac Lawsuit?
In order to file for a Zantac Lawsuit, we need to show the link between cancer diagnosis and Zantac. Our best Zantac lawsuit attorneys guide you through the evidence required to strengthen your compensation claim. Therefore, you will need the following evidence to show you took Zantac, such as:
- Prescription Records from your doctor
- Prescription bottles or packaging
- Purchase receipts
If you don’t have any of the evidence mentioned above, you could also try to find records through the following:
- Health savings accounts (HSA)
- Rx Prescription Drug Cards
- Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
- Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Affidavits declaring that you took over-the-counter Zantac for a certain amount of time.
Through all the above evidence, you can prove that you took Zantac for a certain amount of time, perhaps a year or more. It makes you eligible to file a lawsuit against NDMA-containing drugs.
Reasons to Seek Compensation in a Zantac Injury Lawsuit
As a victim who is affected by carcinogens present in Zantac and its generic form, they have the right to pursue compensation for their –
- Medical Expenses
- Rehabilitation Costs
- Lost Wages
- Loss of Future Earnings
- Pain and Suffering
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life
- Mental Anguish
When you lose your loved ones due to the side effects of Zantac, you may file a wrongful death suit to pursue damages for:
- Loss of Inheritance
- Loss of Consortium
- Funeral Expenses
Consult Our Mass Tort Attorneys Now
We understand the distress that comes with the diagnosis of cancer and other illnesses due to the consumption of Zantac medications. Our legal experts provide valuable legal advice at every stage of the Zantac lawsuit and help you get the compensation you deserve for your losses. You can contact People for Law to handle your mass tort cases.