![Weekly Dose: ranitidine, the heartburn medicine being recalled because of cancer-causing contamination Weekly Dose: ranitidine, the heartburn medicine being recalled because of cancer-causing contamination](https://images.theconversation.com/files/295140/original/file-20191002-101488-5qo03y.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=1200&h=1200.0&fit=crop)
Weekly Dose: ranitidine, the heartburn medicine being recalled because of cancer-causing contamination
![Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Mar 24th, 2021. Box with 50 film coated Zyrtec Cetirizine dihydrochloride tablets of 10 mg. Manufactured by UCB Farchim S.A Stock Photo - Alamy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Mar 24th, 2021. Box with 50 film coated Zyrtec Cetirizine dihydrochloride tablets of 10 mg. Manufactured by UCB Farchim S.A Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2F5BYAC/kuala-lumpur-malaysia-mar-24th-2021-box-with-50-film-coated-zyrtec-cetirizine-dihydrochloride-tablets-of-10-mg-manufactured-by-ucb-farchim-sa-2F5BYAC.jpg)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Mar 24th, 2021. Box with 50 film coated Zyrtec Cetirizine dihydrochloride tablets of 10 mg. Manufactured by UCB Farchim S.A Stock Photo - Alamy
Rocky Boy Health Center - Dear Rocky Boy Community: Ranitidine Medication Recall Popular Brands: Zantac, Heartburn Relief (ranitidine), Wal-Zan 75. Ranitidine is an antacid and antihistamine that can treat and prevent heartburn.
![Kristie Leong M.D. on Twitter: "@DalumaJohn True! Even over-the-counter ones like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, & antihistamines. PPIs, used to treat acid reflux, are available w/o a prescription and they can have serious side Kristie Leong M.D. on Twitter: "@DalumaJohn True! Even over-the-counter ones like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, & antihistamines. PPIs, used to treat acid reflux, are available w/o a prescription and they can have serious side](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEbc33_W4AA7_Uk.jpg)