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• Recalled Zantac OTC Brand Return To Market With Generic Pepcid Ingredient

  April 29, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  This week, Sanofi announced intentions to re-launch Zantac under the name Zantac 360, which will use the active ingredient from Pepcid instead of ranitidine, which has been linked to increased cancer risks.

• Pepcid May Be Useful Coronavirus Treatment, But More Research Needed: Study

  May 11, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study suggests Pepcid and similar heartburn drugs may help treat COVID-19 illnesses, but more extensive testing is required.

• Zantac Problems With Cancer-Causing Chemicals Results in More Recalls

  October 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Additional Zantac recalls have been announced as the FDA declares other heartburn drugs to be NDMA-free.

• Nexium, Prilosec Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure Highlighted in New Study

  February 24, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds highlights the risk of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure failure faced by users of Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and similar heartburn drugs, which appears regardless of whether they are diagnosed with an acute kidney injury first.

• Heartburn Drug Pregnancy Use May Increase Risk of Asthma: Study

  January 13, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns of an association between taking heartburn drugs during pregnancy and an increased asthma risk in children.

• Nexium, Prilosec Risk of C.Diff and Campylobacter Infections Seen in Study

  January 6, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Commonly used heartburn drugs may increase the risk of certain gastrointestinal infections, according to the findings of a new study.

• Kidney Stone Risks Add to Problems with Nexium, Other Heart Burn Drugs: Study

  November 29, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Both major types of commonly used heartburn drugs are linked to an increased risk of kidney stones, according to the findings of an Italian study.

• Nexium, Other Heartburn Drug Side Effects May Put Critically Ill Patients At Risk: Study

  July 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Popular heart burn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may increase the risk of C. diff infections when given to ICU patients, researchers warn.

• Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure Risk with Nexium, Prilosec, Other Acid Reflux Drugs Highlighted in New Study

  April 15, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Another study has linked popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease.