Zantac-Turning Heartburn into Heartache

by Eric Alan Stamps on Aug. 23, 2021

Lawsuit & Dispute Class Action Accident & Injury  Products Liability Health Care  Pharmaceutical Product 

Summary: Many people sought relief of heartburn by taking Zantac. Unfortunately, it left many victims and their families with heartache. Dozens of cancers are linked to taking Zantac. If you or a loved one took Zantac and later was diagnosed with cancer, act immediately before time runs out.

                                    Zantac-Turning Heartburn into Heartache

1. What is Zantac?  
Zantac is in the medication roup called histamine-2 blockers. It’s active ingredient is ranitidine. 


2.  What are the Common Uses of Zantac? 
Zantac is used to treat acid reflux, GERD(gastroesophageal reflux disease), and various ulcers. 

 
3.  What are the Concerns of Zantac?  
Impurities that can cause cancer have been found in many ranitidine medications including Zantac. The FDA has asked all makers of ranitidine to withdraw this medicine from the United States market.

4. What Medica Issues have been Linked with Zantac Use? CANCER
There have been dozens of cancers linked to Zantac use. Some of the cancers are:
-Abdominal  -Bladder  -Brain  -Breast -Colon  -Colorectal -Esophageal -Gastic/Stomach
-Intestinal  -Kidney  -Liver  -Lung  -Multiple Myeloma -Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 
-Ovarian  -Pancreatic   -Testicular   -Thyroid   -Uterine      -Other

4. What are the main manufactures of failed hernia mesh?  
Numerous manufacturers produced Zantac. 

5. When to contact us if you have taken Zantac!
Immediately. Time is running out to file a claim. If you or someone you love, took Zantac and was later prescribed with cancer, contact us now before it is too late.
 

6. What are the requirements of the injured party/family? 
Cooperation. Most of the work is handled by the legal team. The individual or family usually has little time devoted to the case. The legal team handles the case so you can focus your time on treatment and doing what you love.  

7. What damages are Sought?
Medical cost, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.  

8. Do these cases generally settle or do most go to trial?  
Most settle. 
The manufacturers usually understand the vast cost of having thousands of trial and jury verdicts so they want to reach a settlement. 

 
9. If I can’t afford to pay a lawyer, will you still help me?  
Of course. We are here to help people and our fees are based upon winning for you and your family. When you collect, we get paid.  

 

10. What sets your firm apart in handling these cases? 
Compassion and knowledge. 
We care about each client and family. We will turn over every stone looking for the best outcome for you and your family. You can be confident you’re in good hands.  

 
Eric A. Stamps, Attorney at Law. Phone: (937) 898-9440

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