If you are a resident of Utah and have taken Zantac and been diagnosed with cancer, you are not alone. Zantac (Ranitidine) has recently been proven to have a link to cause cancer. There have been many lawsuits coming forward against Zantac stating that the medication contains a cancer causing chemical by the name of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Our Utah Zantac cancer lawyers are now taking all cases throughout the state including the areas of Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, Weber County, Washington County, Cache County, Tooele County, Box Elder County, Summit County, Iron County, Uintah County, Sanpete County, Wasatch County, Sevier County, Uinta Couonty, Carbon County, and anywhere else in Utah. If you are in need of the best Zantac cancer attorney in Utah to help represent you in a case against the makers of Zantac, call us today to find out what your legal options are. We offer a completely free and confidential case evaluation.
Why are Zantac Cancer Lawsuits being filed?
Since Zantac has been shown to have links to cause cancer, the FDA put a statement out in April 2020 that stated manufacturers must withdraw Zantac and all other prescriptions from the market immediately. This also included any over the counter prescriptions. It had been discovered by the FDA that the dangers of Zantac could increase in a patient over time. Since NDMA is found in Zantac, this puts those who took it at a high risk for developing cancer. Since 2019, there had been warnings put out regarding Zantac by the FDA.
Zantac and Generic Ranitidine Can Cause Cancer
Zantac (also known as Ranitidine) can go by many different names. However, the most common one is Zantac but there can be a lot of other different brands a consumer may have took. These include:
- Zantac 75 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Cool Mint
- Wal-Zan 75
- Wal-Zan 150
- Acid Control (ranitidine)
- Heartburn Relieve (ranitidine)
- CVS Health Acid Reducer (ranitidine)
- Equate Ranitidine Tablets
Prior to the FDA statement being issued, there were many companies who knew Zantac had the ability to cause cancer in a consumer. Warnings were put out against Ranitidine since 2019. A lot of these companies had made recalls before the FDA issued that statement. These companies include:
- 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
- Sanofi
Other Serious Side Effects of Zantac
The FDA had received other serious side effects regarding Zantac during 2004-2020, including:
- Colorectal cancer (#1 most common side effect that is 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 adverse event to the FDA was colorectal cancer and had been found in over 8,000 adverse events (according to the FDA). In over 6,000 cases was renal cancer, and bladder cancer had been reported in nearly 5,000 cases. All of the people who had taken Zantac took it with good faith, they believed that this drug was a safe medicine to help treat their stomach ulcers, heartburn, and/or acid reflux. Zantac (Ranitidine) is made as an anti-ulcer medication designed to block the gastric acid production in a patient and help treat their . Unfortunately, all of these companies and manufacturers who had known about Zantac and its possibility of causing cancer never made it known to any of their consumers, and because of this, many lawsuits are being filed against them.
Filing a Zantac Cancer Lawsuit in Utah
If you are considering filing a Zantac cancer lawsuit in the state of Utah, speak with an experienced Zantac attorney today. Our legal team has experience handling dangerous drug and product cases like this. Our product liability lawyers will help fight to make sure that you get the justice you deserve, as well as any financial compensation that may be available.
Utah Zantac Cancer Attorneys: We Serve All Throughout the State
Our Zantac lawyers serve all those throughout Utah, and we even can help you from the safety and comfort of your home. During these times, we want to make sure to prioritize your safety and are able to handle calls through Facetime, Zoom, or a regular phone call. Whichever works best for you. Our team is currently accepting all Zantac cancer cases in Utah, including:
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- Provo
- West Jordan
- Orem
- Sandy
- Ogden
- St. George
- Layton
- South Jordan
- Taylorsville
- Lehi
- Millcreek
- Logan
- Murray
- Draper
- Bountiful
- Riverton
- Spanish Fork
- Roy
- Pleasant Grove
- Kearns
- Cottonwood Heights
- Tooele
- Springville
- Midvale
- Herriman
- Holladay
- Kaysville
- Cedar City
- American Fork
- Magna
- Eagle Mountain
- Syracuse
- Saratoga Springs
- South Salt Lake
- Washington
- Farmington
- Clinton
- Payson
- North Salt Lake
- North Ogden
- Highland
- Brigham City
- Centerville
- Hurricane
- South Ogden
- West Haven
- Vineyard
- Woods Cross
- Heber City
- Smithfield
- Lindon
- All other cities throughout the state of Utah.
Can Our Zantac Attorneys Answer Your Questions?
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with any of the following cancers after taking the drug Zantac, you might be eligible to receive a 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 (for non-smokers)
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Uterine cancer
If you are wondering what your legal rights are, or if you have a possible case against Zantac, contact us right away. We are here to help you in any way that we possibly can during this time.