Two seasonal lots Birth control Medicines are underway recalled by the manufacturer After receiving a complaint that they contained additional placebo pills.
Teva canada ltd. said he received a complaint that a package contained an additional row of placebos when there should only be one row of white pills.
“Taking placebo pills instead of active pills (roses) can reduce product efficiency and could cause unwanted pregnancy”, the recall notifier published by Health Canada said.
Seasonal pills are packed in a distributor which contains a 13 -week power supply, or 91 days, divided into three Blister cards, each on its own tray.
The first two trays each contain 28 active pills, while the third tray has 35 pills – 28 pink pills and seven white placebo pills.
The two lots in question, however, have an additional row of white placebo pills on the second plateau.
A set of seasonal contraceptive pills is represented with an additional row of placebo pills. This question caused a reminder by Health Canada.
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The batch numbers recalled are 100059661 with an expiration date of January 31, 2026 and 100069150 with an expiration of September 30, 2026.
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According to the Reminder of Health Canada, Severon must be taken daily, except led by the person who prescribed the drug.
The instructions that come with the product indicate that taking the pills in the appropriate order is important to prevent pregnancy, and that taking a placebo could lead to an unplanned pregnancy, as well as other side effects, including irregular stains and bleeding.
It is also advised for those who use the pills to check the packaging and if it contains placebos in the first two trays so as not to take them and return to the pharmacy for a replacement or alternative product.
“If you cannot immediately go to a pharmacy, take the next active pill (pink) in the right order, as indicated in the instructions until you can contact your pharmacist and obtain a replacement or alternative product,” said Health Canada.
Anyone who has taken a placebo instead of the active pill of the Plateau One or two, or if you are not sure, should use another method of non -hormonal safeguard contraception, such as condoms, and consult your health professional.
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