FDA requests removal of Zantac from market

[SheltieLover]

[link:https://wreg.com/news/fda-requests-removal-of-zantac-from-market/|

According to the FDA, this is the latest step in an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in ranitidine medications, including Zantac. The agency has determined that the impurity in some ranitidine products increases over time and when stored at higher than room temperatures and may result in consumer exposure to unacceptable levels of this impurity. As a result of this immediate market withdrawal request, ranitidine products will not be available for new or existing prescriptions or OTC use in the U.S.

The FDA is also advising consumers taking Zantac to stop taking any tablets or liquid they currently have, dispose of them properly and not buy more. Those who wish to continue treating their condition should consider using other approved OTC products.

More at link.

[Wellstone ruled]

1. About friggin time,

this shit almost killed our oldest Son. If it had not been for a Specialist from Mayo,chances are he would have bled to death internally. He now has Acute Krone's.

[Liberal In Texas]

2. I thought they were taken off the market months ago.

I returned 2 boxes I had for a refund. The shelves where they used to be in the drugstores are empty.