Since 2019, thousands of Americans have filed lawsuits against the pharmaceutical company Sanofi, the manufacturer of the common household antacid Zantac. It all came about when it was found that the drug’s active ingredient, ranitidine, was linked to a variety of cancers. If you have suffered one of the cancers associated with the drug, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
What Was The Zantac Cancer Lawsuit About?
Sanofi issued a recall on Zantac after many years of marketing the drug. It was found that ranitidine contained N-Nitrosodimethylamine (‘NDMA’) — a probable human carcinogen. In April 2020, the FDA instructed all manufacturers to stop selling ranitidine-based antacids. Retailers and wholesalers were instructed to remove any stock they may have on their shelves, as it was found that NDMA contamination increases the longer the drug stands on the shelf. The lawsuits that have been filed since the recall claim that:
- Zantac’s design is defective because of the use of the unstable compound ranitidine.
- The Zantac drug label did not inform consumers of the cancer risk associated with ranitidine.
What To Do If You Were Diagnosed With Cancer After Taking Zantac
If you have received a cancer diagnosis, and you have been a frequent user of Zantac in the past, the first thing you should do is consult your doctor. Speak to them about your history with Zantac or other ranitidine products, and ask how likely it is that there is a connection between your diagnosis and the products. Keep copies of all your medical records and any test results, so that you can document any connection that is found between Zantac and your diagnosis. Once you have conclusive opinions from your doctor or any other practitioners to whom you might have been referred, you should then consult a Zantac class action lawyer and tell the details of your case so that they can determine whether you are eligible to join the ongoing class action.
How To File a Zantac Recall Lawsuit
If you believe you have a strong case to prove that your cancer diagnosis is related to Zantac use, you should approach a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible and discuss your situation with them. After assessing your case, your lawyer will be able to advise you of your rights and tell you whether you are eligible to join one a class action lawsuit against Sanofi or one of the other manufacturers of ranitidine products. Once it is clear that you have a case, your lawyer will go about filing the suit on your behalf.
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