If you are a resident of Alabama who took the drug Zantac, and have been diagnosed with cancer, please know you are not alone. Recently, Zantac (also known as Ranitidine) has been shown to have a link to cause cancer. There have been tons of lawsuits coming forward against Zantac stating that the medication contains a cancer causing chemical known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Our Alabama Zantac cancer attorneys are taking all Zantac cases in the state including the areas of Jefferson County, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Montgomery County, Madison County, Tuscaloosa County, Shelby County, Lee County, Morgan County, Calhoun County, Houston County, Limestone County, Etowah County, Marshall County, Lauderdale County, St. Clair County, Elmore County, Cullman County, Talladega County, DeKalb County, Walker County, Russell County, Blount County, Autauga County, and all other counties throughout the state of Alabama. If you are looking to find the best Zantac cancer attorney in Alabama to help represent your case against the makers of Zantac, Sanofi, contact us today and fight out what your legal rights are. We offer you a completely free and confidential case evaluation.
Why are Zantac Cancer Lawsuits being filed?
Due to Zantac showing its link to cancer, the FDA issued a statement in April of 2020 stating that manufacturers must withdraw Zantac, and any other prescriptions from the market right away. In the statement, it also included any over the counter prescriptions. The FDA discovered the dangers of Zantac had the possibility to increase in a patient over a certain period of time. Due to the fact NDMA is found in Zantac, this puts patients who took it at a way higher risk for developing cancer. Warnings regarding Zantac had been placed by the FDA dating back to 2019.
Zantac and Generic Ranitidine Can Cause Cancer
Zantac (also known as Ranitidine) goes by a lot of different names. Most commonly, it is known as Zantac. However, there are many other different brands that a patient may have taken, including:
- Acid Control (ranitidine)
- Zantac 75 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Cool Mint
- Heartburn Relieve (ranitidine)
- CVS Health Acid Reducer (ranitidine)
- Equate Ranitidine Tablets
- Wal-Zan 75
- Wal-Zan 150
Before the statement had been issued by the FDA, a lot of companies had known Zantac had a cancer causing ability for the consumer. Warnings had been placed against Ranitidine that dated back to 2019. Many of these companies had made recalls prior to the FDA issued a statement, including:
- Sanofi
- Apotex Corp.
- Appco Pharma
- American Health Packaging
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals
- Aurobindo Pharma USA
- Denton Pharma (dba Northwind Pharmaceuticals)
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- Golden State Medical Supply
- Lannett Company
- Novitium Pharma
- Reddy’s Laboratories
- Perrigo Company
- Precision Dose
- Sandoz
Other Serious Side Effects of Zantac
Between the years 2004-2020, there had been many other side effects that were reported to the FDA that had to do with Zantac. These included, but were not limited to:
- Colorectal cancer (was 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)
- Gastric cancer
- Hepatic cancer
- Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma)
The most commonly reported cancer that had been found in over 8,000 cases was colorectal cancer. In over 6,000 cases was renal cancer, and in over 5,000 cases was bladder cancer. Every patient who had taken Zantac took it with good faith. They believed that the drug was safe for them to help treat their health issues such asa heartburn, acid reflux, and/or stomach ulcers. Zantac (Ranitidine) was created as an anti-ulcer medicine made to block the gastric acid production in a patient. However, all the manufactures and companies who knew Zantac had a possibility of causing a patient cancer never made it known to any of their customers. Because fo this, many lawsuits are being filed agains them.
Filing a Zantac Cancer Lawsuit in Alabama
If you are debating on filing a Zantac cancer lawsuit in Alabama against the makers of Zantac, call to speak with one of our legal staff. Our team is experienced in handling both product liability cases, and dangerous drug cases like these. Our product liability lawyers will fight to make sure that you get the justice you deserve, including any financial compensation that might be available.
Alabama Zantac Cancer Attorneys: Serving Throughout the State
Our Zantac lawyers help clients throughout the entire state of Alabama. During these difficult times, we want to make sure to prioritize your safety and rae bale to help you from the safety of your own home. We are able to handle calls through Facetime, Zoom, as well as a regular phone call. Our legal team is now accepting all Zantac cases in Alabama, including:
Our Zantac attorneys serve clients all throughout the state of Wyoming, and are able to help you even from the safety of your own home. During these difficult times, we want to help and make sure to prioritize your safety. We are able to handle all calls through both Zoom, Facetime, as well as regular phone calls. Our team is currently accepting all Zantac cases in Wyoming, including:
- Huntsville
- Birmingham
- Montgomery
- Mobile
- Tuscaloosa
- Hoover
- Auburn
- Dothan
- Decatur
- Madison
- Florence
- Vestavia Hills
- Phenix City
- Prattville
- Gadsen
- Alabaster
- Northtport
- Opelika
- Enterprise
- Daphne
- Homewoood
- Trussville
- Athens
- Pelham
- Fairhope
- Mountain Brook
- Albertville
- Oxford
- Anniston
- Helena
- Foley
- Prichrad
- Cullmaan
- Selma
- Troy
- Hueytown
- Millbrook
- Calera
- Center Point
- Muscle Shoals
- Saraland
- Gardendale
- Talladega
- Scottsboro
- Hartselle
- Gulf Shores
- Chelsea
- Fort Payne
- Alexander City
- Jasper
- Jacksonville
- Ozark
- Irondale
- Moody
- Pell City
- Eufaula
- Sylacauga
- Leeds
- Russellville
- Valley
- Clay
- Rainbow City
- Boaz
- Spanish Fort
- Fairfield
- Fultondale
- Pleasant Grove
- Pike Road
- Southside
- Sheffield
- Tuskegee
- Tuscumbia
- Clanton
- Andalusia
- Guntersville
- Arab
- Atmore
- Bay Minette
- Orange Beach
- Greenville
- All other cities throughout the state of Alabama.
Can Our Zantac Lawyers Answer Your Questions?
If you or someone you love has. been diagnosed with any of these cancers after taking Zantac, you might be eligible to receive financial compensation. These include, but are not limited to:
- Bladder cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Esophageal/nasal/throat cancer
- Intestinal cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer (in non-smokers)
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Uterine cancer
If you want to know what your legal rights are, or curious if you might have a case against Zantac, contact our legal team today. We are here to help in any possible way that we can.