Teva Canada has issued a recall for two batches of Seasonique and one batch of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precautionary measure following a report of a package missing an entire blister card of pills, according to Health Canada. The affected package specifically belongs to Seasonique.
Health Canada has cautioned that the absence of pills in a package may heighten the risk of unintended pregnancy if doses are missed. The recall notice outlines the affected Drug Identification Number (DIN), lot numbers, and expiry dates.
Individuals are advised by Health Canada to return any package lacking a blister card or pills to their pharmacy for a replacement or an alternative product. In situations where immediate access to a pharmacy is not feasible, it is recommended to take the subsequent pill in the correct sequence as indicated on the packaging until consulting with a pharmacist.
Concerned individuals are urged by Health Canada to consider alternative non-hormonal contraceptive methods, such as condoms. Adhering to the product label’s instructions for pill consumption is crucial in preventing pregnancy, the regulatory body emphasized, as missing a dose could result in unwanted pregnancy and potential side effects like spotting and irregular bleeding.
An image provided by Health Canada illustrates the contrast between improper packaging with missing birth control pills on the left and the correct packaging on the right.