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CVS pulls Zantac and similar heartburn drugs because of cancer worries
CVS, the largest pharmacy chain in the country, said over the weekend it was suspending sale of Zantac and other products which contain ranitidine until further notice. The US Food and Drug Administration said earlier this month that it has learned that some ranitidine — acid-reducing and heartburn medicines, including those known by the brand …
Traces of ‘probable’ cancer-causing substance found in popular heartburn drug
U.S. health officials are investigating low levels of a potentially dangerous contaminant in the popular heartburn medication Zantac and related drugs.For now, the Food and Drug Administration said patients can continue taking their medications.The agency said Friday it has detected a “probable” cancer-causing chemical in the medications, which are sold as both prescription and over-the-counter …
