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What is the cancer causing ingredient in Zantac?

As mentioned above, some raniditine products like Zantac may contain NDMA. NDMA is a probable human carcinogen.

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What’s the Problem With Elmiron?

In 1985, Elmiron was granted an FDA orphan drug designation, which is defined as “those intended for the safe and effective treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of rare diseases/disorders that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the US or that affect more than 200,000 persons but are not expected to recover the costs of developing and… read more?

What is Interstitial Cystitis?

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition typically (but not always) found in women.  It causes bladder pressure, bladder pain, and sometimes pelvic pain.  There is currently no known cure for the condition, and the pain may negatively affect a person’s day-to-day life.  Elmiron is one of the only drugs developed to treat IC. read more?

What is NDMA?

NDMA stands for Ni-nitrosodimethylamine.  NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen, which is a substance that causes cancer.  It is not only usd to manufacture rocket fuel, but it is also used to induce tumors in animals for laboratory experiments.  The FDA’s daily allowable limit is 96ng.   On September 13, 2019, FDA issued a… read more?