Zantac Recall. The FDA issued an immediate market withdrawal request for all prescription and over-the-counter versions of Zantac (ranitidine), including generic ranitidine, in April 2020. Manufacturers recalled the drugs because they may contain a cancer-causing chemical called N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

Is it safe to take ranitidine now?

FDA is not recommending individuals stop taking all ranitidine medicines at this time. Consumers taking OTC ranitidine could consider using other OTC products approved for their condition.

Is ranitidine back on the market 2021?

Due to a possible cancer risk, all forms of ranitidine were recalled by the FDA in 2020, including over-the-counter Zantac. This acid reflux medication has finally returned to pharmacy shelves but with a different ingredient called famotidine.