Archive · 27 Jul 2025

India Investigates Ranitidine Due To Carcinogen Concerns

India Investigates Ranitidine Due To Carcinogen Concerns

Imagine a medicine called Ranitidine that helps with tummy troubles.

Scientists are worried because it might have a substance called NDMA, which could cause cancer.

Because of this, the government is making sure the medicine is checked very carefully.

They're telling the companies that make it to test it and maybe change how long it lasts on the shelf.

Doctors also say there are other, safer medicines that can do the same job.

NDMA has caused problems in other countries too, so everyone is being extra cautious to make sure the medicine is safe to use.

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