What these claims are about
Lawsuits allege that ranitidine can form NDMA, a substance classed as a probable human carcinogen, particularly when stored at higher temperatures or over time, and that the risk was not disclosed. Ranitidine products were withdrawn from the US market in 2020.
The litigation has developed differently in different courts, and whether use caused any individual cancer is contested.
Who tends to be affected
People who took Zantac or generic ranitidine regularly — often for heartburn or reflux over a period of years — and were later diagnosed with cancer.
What helps a claim
You do not need any of this to talk to us — start with what you know and we will work out the rest. But these are the things that make a claim easier to evaluate, and they are worth gathering while you can.
- Your diagnosis and roughly when it was made
- Whether you took branded Zantac, a generic ranitidine, or both
- Roughly how often and for how many years
- Whether it was prescribed or bought over the counter
- Pharmacy or prescription records
Questions people ask about this claim
It was over the counter, so I have no records.
Common, and not the end of a claim. Store purchase history, insurance records and your own account of what you took and when are all worth having.
What does it cost to ask?
Nothing. The review and the call are free, and the law firms in these cases generally work on a contingency basis, meaning their fee comes from a recovery rather than from you up front. Get the terms in writing before you sign anything.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
It depends on your state and on the type of claim, and in some cases the clock starts when you found out you were harmed rather than when it happened. That is genuinely worth asking about rather than assuming. Contacting us does not pause any deadline.
What if I am not sure I qualify?
Then ask. Working that out is the point of the review, it costs nothing, and if we do not think you have a claim we will tell you so.
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