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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Seasonique birth control pills from Teva Canada recalled due to extra yellow tablets
Health Canada issued a recall notice on Friday for some Seasonique birth control products due to some packages containing the correct blue-green pills coming with extraneous yellow tablets. The agency says the recall is for the 0.01-milligram ethinyl estradiol, 0.03-milligram ethiny lestradiol and 0.15-milligram levonorgestrel Seasonique pills made by Teva Canada. Health Canada said those who find the yellow pills should not consume them and return the product to a pharmacy for a replacement or alternative, adding that those who can't return them right away should continue taking the regular blue-green tablets as instructed until they are able to return them. "If you took a yellow pill instead of a blue-green pill ... 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," the agency said. Friday's contraceptive pill recall is the latest by Teva Canada. On Thursday, it recalled its Seasonale pills (0.15-milligram levonorgestrel and 0.03-milligram ethinyl estradiol) due to white placebo pills being found among the regular pink tablets. And in May, Teva Canada had to recall the same Seasonique tablets recalled on Friday due complaints that packages were missing some pills.
CBC
3 days ago
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- CBC
Seasonique birth control pills from Teva Canada recalled due to extra yellow tablets
Social Sharing Health Canada issued a recall notice on Friday for some Seasonique birth control products due to some packages containing the correct blue-green pills coming with extraneous yellow tablets. The agency says the recall is for the 0.01-milligram ethinyl estradiol, 0.03-milligram ethiny lestradiol and 0.15-milligram levonorgestrel Seasonique pills made by Teva Canada. Health Canada said those who find the yellow pills should not consume them and return the product to a pharmacy for a replacement or alternative, adding that those who can't return them right away should continue taking the regular blue-green tablets as instructed until they are able to return them. "If you took a yellow pill instead of a blue-green pill ... 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," the agency said. Friday's contraceptive pill recall is the latest by Teva Canada. On Thursday, it recalled its Seasonale pills (0.15-milligram levonorgestrel and 0.03-milligram ethinyl estradiol) due to white placebo pills being found among the regular pink tablets. And in May, Teva Canada had to recall the same Seasonique tablets recalled on Friday due complaints that packages were missing some pills.
Cision Canada
4 days ago
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- Cision Canada
Public Advisory - One lot of Seasonique birth control recalled due to possible extra yellow pills (ethinyl estradiol only) Français
Product: Seasonique (DIN 02346176) Issue: Health products - Product quality What to do: Do not skip doses or stop taking Seasonique. 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 the product to your pharmacy for a replacement or 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. Affected products: Issue Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of Seasonique prescription birth control due to the possibility of having an extra row of yellow pills in tray 1 and/or 2 of the blister cards, where there should be none. This may increase the risk of pregnancy. When packaged correctly, as shown in the picture, Seasonique pills come in extended-cycle tablet dispensers, each containing a 13-week (91-day) supply of pills divided in three blister cards: Tray 1 and Tray 2 each contain a blister card with 28 blue-green tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tray 3 contains a blister card with 35 tablets: 28 blue-green tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) and 7 yellow tablets (ethinyl estradiol) Users can expect to have four periods a year, with bleeding occurring while taking the yellow pills. Seasonique should be taken daily unless otherwise directed by your prescriber. Taking the pills in the proper order, according to the product instructions, is important for preventing pregnancy. Taking the wrong pill or a pill out of order could lead to an unplanned pregnancy or other side effects, including spotting and irregular bleeding. Health Canada is monitoring the company's recall and investigation, including its implementation of corrective and preventative actions. The Department will inform the public if any new health risks are identified. What you should do: Do not stop taking Seasonique. Do not skip taking any blue–green pills. Check 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 [email protected] if you have questions about this recall. Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Public Advisory - One lot of Seasonique birth control recalled due to possible extra yellow pills (ethinyl estradiol only)
OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Seasonique (DIN 02346176) Issue: Health products - Product quality What to do: Do not skip doses or stop taking Seasonique. 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 the product to your pharmacy for a replacement or 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. Affected products: Product DIN Lot Expiry Seasonique (0.15 mg levonorgestrel, 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, and 0.01 mg ethinyl estradiol) 02346176 100069151 31-Jan-2027 Issue Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of Seasonique prescription birth control due to the possibility of having an extra row of yellow pills in tray 1 and/or 2 of the blister cards, where there should be none. This may increase the risk of pregnancy. When packaged correctly, as shown in the picture, Seasonique pills come in extended-cycle tablet dispensers, each containing a 13-week (91-day) supply of pills divided in three blister cards: Tray 1 and Tray 2 each contain a blister card with 28 blue-green tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tray 3 contains a blister card with 35 tablets: 28 blue-green tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) and 7 yellow tablets (ethinyl estradiol) Users can expect to have four periods a year, with bleeding occurring while taking the yellow pills. Seasonique should be taken daily unless otherwise directed by your prescriber. Taking the pills in the proper order, according to the product instructions, is important for preventing pregnancy. Taking the wrong pill or a pill out of order could lead to an unplanned pregnancy or other side effects, including spotting and irregular bleeding. Health Canada is monitoring the company's recall and investigation, including its implementation of corrective and preventative actions. The Department will inform the public if any new health risks are identified. What you should do: Do not stop taking Seasonique. Do not skip taking any blue–green pills. Check 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@ if you have questions about this recall. Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada Également disponible en français SOURCE Health Canada (HC) View original content to download multimedia: Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Global News
03-05-2025
- Health
- Global News
Seasonique birth control recalled in Canada over missing pills
Health Canada is warning the public after one lot of Seasonique birth control pills was recalled across the country due to a packaging error that left two pills missing — a defect that could increase the risk of unintended pregnancy. The health agency issued the recall on Friday, urging people not to stop taking their birth control or skip any doses if pills are missing, and to get a replacement or alternative as soon as they can. 'If you cannot get to a pharmacy right away, take the next pill in the proper order as noted in the packaging until you are able to contact your pharmacist and obtain a replacement or alternative product,' Health Canada said. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Teva Canada Ltd., the manufacturer of Seasonique birth control pills, recalled the product after receiving a complaint that a package was missing two pills. Story continues below advertisement The expiry date is May 2026. Seasonique comes in extended-cycle packs designed to last 13 weeks (91 days). Each dispenser includes 84 light blue-green pills (containing 0.15 mg levonorgestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol), followed by seven yellow pills (with 0.01 mg ethinyl estradiol), Health Canada said. People using Seasonique typically have four periods a year, with bleeding expected during the yellow pill phase. In this case, the complaint involved two missing light blue-green pills. The pills should be taken daily, in the correct order, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Skipping or missing a pill — especially the active ones — can raise the risk of pregnancy and may also cause spotting or irregular bleeding, Health Canada said. The health agency added that it's continuing to monitor Teva's recall and investigation, including any steps the company takes to prevent similar issues in the future. The agency will share any new health risks with the public if they come up. If you have questions or concerns about your birth control, talk to a healthcare provider. You can also reach Teva Canada Ltd. at 1-800-268-4127 or by email at druginfo@
