Zantac Cancer Risk

Zantac is available over the counter and has been for many years. NDMA is a chemical that is widely used in a number of products such as gasoline, pesticides and other additives for industrial materials. It has been classified as a carcinogen capable of causing cancer by the FDA, WHO and the EPA. 

The main question of the investigation is “how did NDMA get into Zantac?” 

If you or someone you know has taken Zantac, you should discuss the potential risks with your health care provider and consider alternate drugs since there are multiple options that are approved for the same use. 

As of February of 2020, nearly 150 lawsuits were sent to the Southern District of Florida, with hundreds more lawsuits expected.