One lot of Seasonique birth control recalled due to possible extra yellow pills (ethinyl estradiol only)
CanadaOne lot of Seasonique birth control recalled due to possible extra yellow pills (ethinyl estradiol only)
Recalling Firm: Communications and Public Affairs Branch
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Product quality
Product Description & Identification
Do not stop taking Seasonique. Do not skip taking any blue–greenCheck your package. If your package contains an extra row of yellow pills in Tray 1 and/or 2 of the blister cards, do not take them. Instead, return it to your pharmacy for a replacement or an alternative product.If you cannot get to a pharmacy right away, take the next blue–green pill in the proper order as noted in the instructions until you are able to contact your pharmacist and obtain a replacement or alternative product.If you are unsure whether your package contains the correct pills, talk to your pharmacist.If you took a yellow pill instead of a blue-green pill from Tray 1 and/or 2, or if you are unsure, you should also use another method of non-hormonal back-up contraception (such as condoms) and consult with your health care professional. Talk to a health care professional if you have any other questions or concerns about your birth control product.Contact Teva Canada Ltd. by calling toll-free at 1-800-268-4127, Option 3, or by email at druginfo@tevacanada.com if you have questions about this recall.Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada
Affected Products
Seasonique (DIN 02346176)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 77566 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/one-lot-seasonique-birth-control-recalled-due-possible-extra-yellow-pills-ethinyl |
| Issue | Product quality |
| Title | One lot of Seasonique birth control recalled due to possible extra yellow pills (ethinyl estradiol only) |
| Product | Seasonique (DIN 02346176) |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Drugs |
| Last updated | 2025-06-06 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | Do not stop taking Seasonique. Do not skip taking any blue–greenCheck your package. If your package contains an extra row of yellow pills in Tray 1 and/or 2 of the blister cards, do not take them. Instead, return it to your pharmacy for a replacement or an alternative product.If you cannot get to a pharmacy right away, take the next blue–green pill in the proper order as noted in the instructions until you are able to contact your pharmacist and obtain a replacement or alternative product.If you are unsure whether your package contains the correct pills, talk to your pharmacist.If you took a yellow pill instead of a blue-green pill from Tray 1 and/or 2, or if you are unsure, you should also use another method of non-hormonal back-up contraception (such as condoms) and consult with your health care professional. Talk to a health care professional if you have any other questions or concerns about your birth control product.Contact Teva Canada Ltd. by calling toll-free at 1-800-268-4127, Option 3, or by email at druginfo@tevacanada.com if you have questions about this recall.Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada |
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