Seasonique and Seasonale Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to Missing Blister Cards

What Happened

Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling two lots of Seasonique and one lot of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precautionary measure. The recall was initiated after the company received a complaint that a Seasonique package was missing an entire blister card of pills. Missing these medications can increase the risk of unwanted pregnancy and cause other side effects such as spotting and irregular bleeding.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects the following products and lot numbers:

• Seasonique (0.15 mg levonorgestrel, 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, and 0.01 mg ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • DIN: 02346176
  • Lots: 100073408, 100077864
  • Expiry: 07/2027
• Seasonale (0.15 mg levonorgestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • DIN: 02296659
  • Lot: 100076607
  • Expiry: 01/2027

Seasonique packages should contain three blister cards: two cards with 28 light blue-green pills each, and one card with 28 light blue-green pills plus 7 yellow pills. Seasonale packages should contain three blister cards: two cards with 28 pink pills each, and one card with 28 pink pills plus 7 white placebo pills.

What You Should Do

Consumers are advised not to skip any doses or stop taking their medication. If your package is missing a blister card or any pills, return it to your pharmacy immediately for a replacement or an alternative product to avoid missing doses.

If you cannot get to a pharmacy right away, continue taking the next pill in the proper order as noted on the packaging until you can obtain a replacement. If you are missing any active pills (light blue-green for Seasonique or pink for Seasonale), or if you are unsure if pills are missing, you should use a non-hormonal backup method of contraception, such as condoms, and consult a healthcare professional.

For questions regarding this recall, contact Teva Canada Ltd. at 1-800-268-4129 (Option 3) or via email at [email protected]. Side effects or complaints should be reported to Health Canada.

Why This Matters

Taking birth control pills in the proper order and without interruption is essential for preventing pregnancy. A missing blister card represents a significant gap in the 13-week supply, which could lead to contraceptive failure and other hormonal side effects.

Source

Health Canada