New Findings See Cancer-Causing Carcinogens Increasing in our Medication
Scary thought. We rely on our doctors to recommend the right medication for our ailments. We rely on the FDA to ensure the safety of our medication. However, new evidence suggests that drugs can change and produce N-nitrosodimethylamine, NDMA, a probable carcinogen despite safety measures. Drugs previously thought safe are now being linked to cancer. […]
Why is the Dept. of Justice Investigating Zantac Maker?
Zantac and generic forms of this medication, both prescription and over the counter, have faced significant recalls over the last year. Now, The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating two Zantac manufacturers. The DOJ is attempting to determine whether or not the drug manufacturers violated federal laws while selling the medication. Here, we want […]
Zantac Linked To Cause Cancer
Heartburn is a tragedy. It creeps up on you and then hits like a freight train. Typically people know what triggers their heartburn, but you have to learn the hard way—by eating something you love and then feeling the after-effects. When you google heartburn relief, you will find drugs like Nexium, Pepcid, or Prilosec. What […]
FDA Finally Asks For Complete Recall Of Zantac
Over the last year, testing by private laboratories indicated that prescription and over-the-counter Zantac could contain high levels of a carcinogenic chemical. Upon this discovery, many major pharmacies pulled Zantac and other ranitidine products from their shelves. Now, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally asked the manufacturers to pull these drugs from […]
Status Conference Held In Zantac Cancer Cases
Over the last year, information has come out that ranitidine, known by the brand name Zantac, has been contaminated with a potentially cancer-causing material. Since the information came to light, there have been more than 100 lawsuits against the makers of the medication. Recently, these lawsuits were consolidated and put under one judge in order […]
What Is Ranitidine, The Drug At The Center Of The Zantac Lawsuits?
Many people may have heard about the recalls pertaining to Zantac, the popular heartburn medication taken by millions of people in the US. What they may not understand is exactly why the recall has occurred. Here, the nationally recognized firm, Colson Hicks Eidson, wants to discuss ranitidine, the medication at the center of the newly […]
Florida Woman Says Zantac Caused Her Breast Cancer
Zantac is used by patients across the country to combat indigestion. Unfortunately, studies have shown that medication increases a person’s risk of getting cancer. At Colson Hicks Eidson, our award-winning law firm is dedicated to helping patients harmed by defective prescription and over-the-counter medications. We help clients throughout Florida and the United States get the […]
Are Pharmaceutical Companies Gearing Up For Zantac Lawsuits?
As more and more evidence is linking Zantac to an ingredient that could cause cancer, we are seeing movement on the part of major pharmaceutical companies as signs they are gearing up for legal battles. At Colson Hicks Eidson, we are taking cases of those who have taken Zantac and been harmed. We are a […]
