Teva Canada Recalls Seasonique and Seasonale Birth Control Tablets Due to Missing Blister Cards
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Teva Canada Limited is recalling specific lots of Seasonique and Seasonale birth control tablets because packages may be missing a blister card, resulting in an incorrect number of pills.
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What Happened
Teva Canada Limited has initiated a recall for specific lots of Seasonique and Seasonale birth control tablets. The affected lots may not contain the correct amount of medication because a blister card may be missing from the packaging.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the following products and lot numbers distributed by Teva Canada Limited:
- Seasonique (DIN 02346176)
- Dosage Form: Tablet
- Strength: Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg/Levonogestrel 0.15mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01mg
- Lot Numbers: 100077864, 100073408
- Seasonale (DIN 02296659)
- Dosage Form: Tablet
- Strength: Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg/Levonogestrel 0.15mg
- Lot Number: 1000076607
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 are unsure whether any pills are missing, consult your pharmacist.
If you cannot reach a pharmacy right away, continue taking the next pill in the proper order as indicated on the packaging until you can obtain a replacement.
If you are missing active pills—specifically the light blue-green pills in Seasonique or the pink pills in 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 customer.service@tevacanada.com. Side effects or complaints should be reported to Health Canada.
Why This Matters
Missing tablets in a birth control regimen can lead to skipped doses, which may compromise the effectiveness of the medication and increase the risk of unintended pregnancy.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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