Zantac Has Been Recalled in US & Canada
Attention Zantac users!
We shared last month that CVS and other retailers were pulling Zantac from their shelves due to cancer concerns. Now Sanofi has announced that they are recalling the widely-used heartburn drug Zantac from stores in the United States and Canada in order to investigate a probable carcinogen detected in the drug.
The FDA said that it discovered a probable carcinogen called NDMA, or nitrosodimethylamine, in the drug Zantac and its generic versions. They, along with Canadian and European drug regulators, are evaluating the possible risk to millions of people who take ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac medications.
If you are currently taking this drug, the FDA has not recommended to stop taking it. Instead, they have advised that people who wish to discontinue their prescription should talk to their doctor or pharmacist.
Can you bring it back to CVS or Wags for a refund without receipt?
That’s what I’m wondering also.
That’s a great question, Joyce! You may want to call your store and ask.
Personally I am keeping mine. I want the package/lot number as proof when the class action hits. Also, there might be a way to determine the level of exposure based on manufacturer and lot #
You can also look online/YouTube on how to handle acid reflux naturally, the cause and permanent solutions.
Of course I can’t say for certain because everyone is different, but I only had heartburn while I was pregnant and it did go away once I gave birth. Hang in there!
I’m speechless. This is the only antacid that works for me :’-( :’-(
Thankfully I’m delivering my baby on the 30th and I’m hoping the acid reflux goes away.
See my comment above. I was using the app and since they updated it, comments aren’t nested correctly.
I wish people would figure out the “Root Cause” rather than just mask the symptoms 🙁 Reflux is one of the 300+ symptoms of Celiac; 1-3% of the population has Celiac; 80% of those with Celiac are UNDIAGNOSED 🙁
When my daughter was baby, a pediatric specialist prescribed this to treat her GERD. This is very concerning.
Pls check this link : https://www.riteaid.com/customer-support/product-recalls/-/pressreleases/recall-2019-158-sandoz-ranitidine-nyc-consumer
Thank you