One lot of Seasonique birth control pills recalled due to missing pills
- Teva Canada Ltd. Issued a nationwide recall on Friday for a specific batch of Seasonique contraceptive pills due to a packaging defect that resulted in two pills missing from the packs.
- The recall followed a complaint about a package missing two light blue-green pills from the 91-day extended-cycle dispenser.
- Health Canada warned missing or skipping pills may increase pregnancy risk and cause spotting or irregular bleeding, urging users not to stop taking the pills and to seek replacements promptly.
- The health agency warned that skipping a pill may increase the chance of unintended pregnancy and cause symptoms such as spotting or irregular bleeding, and recommended continuing to take the pills in the correct sequence until a replacement pack is available.
- Health Canada is monitoring Teva's recall and preventive measures while advising consumers to consult healthcare providers for questions about their birth control use.
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Seasonique birth control recalled in Canada over missing pills
Descrease article font size Increase article font size 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 …
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