One lot of Seasonique birth control recalled due to possible extra yellow pills (ethinyl estradiol only)
Recalled Product
Seasonique (DIN 02346176)
Hazard / Issue
Product quality
Issued by
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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