Advisory - One lot of Mirvala 28 birth control pill recalled
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 30, 2021 /CNW/ -
Summary
Product: Mirvala 28 (DIN 02410257), lot LF21272B, expiry 08/2022
Issue: Apotex Inc. is recalling one lot of Mirvala 28 as the blister pack may contain a placebo (green) pill in place of an active (white) pill.
What to do: If your package has a placebo (green) pill in place of an active (white) pill, return it to your pharmacy for a replacement package. Do not miss an active pill or take a placebo in place of an active pill as this could result in a pregnancy and other side effects, including spotting and irregular bleeding. Talk to a health care professional if you have questions or concerns about your birth control product, including about missed pills and back-up options.
Issue
Apotex Inc. is recalling one lot (LF21272B) of Mirvala 28, a prescription birth control pill, because the blister pack may contain a placebo pill (green) in place of an active birth control pill (white).
Mirvala 28 packages contain 21 white pills (active pills that contain hormones) and 7 green placebo pills (inactive pills with no hormone). Taking the pills in the proper order, according to the instructions that accompany the product, is important for preventing pregnancy. Missing an active pill or taking a placebo in place of an active pill could result in an increased risk of a pregnancy because the pill does not contain any active hormone. It may also cause side effects, including spotting and irregular bleeding.
Health Canada is monitoring the effectiveness of the company's recall and the implementation of any necessary corrective and preventive actions.
Affected products
Product
Company
DIN
UPC Code
Lot
Expiry
Mirvala 28
Apotex Inc.
02410257
771313225328
LF21272B
08/2022
What consumers should do
If your package has a placebo (green) pill in place of an active (white) pill, return it to your pharmacy as soon as possible for a replacement. If you are uncertain, consult your pharmacist.
If you cannot get to a pharmacy right away:
Take the next active (white) pill in the package that you are due to take, and contact your pharmacist for a replacement as soon as possible. Do not miss an active pill or take a placebo in place of an active pill.
If you have missed an active pill, have no more active pills and are due to take one, or if you are unsure, use a non-hormonal effective method of birth control (such as condoms) and contact your pharmacist as soon as possible.
Packages that have the correct pills in the correct order do not need to be returned.
Talk to a health care professional if you have questions or concerns about your birth control product, including about missed pills and back-up options.
Contact Apotex Inc. via Stericycle by calling at 1-866-534-9986, or by email at [email protected], if you have questions about the recall.
Health care professionals such as pharmacists are recommended to check Mirvala 28 packages before dispensing (regardless of the lot) to make sure pills are correctly packaged.
Report any unusual packages to the company and to Health Canada.
American Skin Association (ASA) announced the recipients of the 2024 Inaugural Founders Award and the 2024 Research Achievement Awards at the 2024 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting. ...
The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador's Minister of Health and Community Services will make...
MOJO Health is excited to announce the unveiling of its revolutionary Health Care Registry ? a new in-kind tool designed to empower individuals to actively contribute to the well-being of their loved ones facing cancer and other serious diagnoses...
On May 17, in a significant collaborative effort, the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) and PCL Construction recently hosted a Mental Health Awareness Stand Down. The event took place at PCL's jobsite within the Los...
IntelGenx Technologies Corp. (the "Company" or "IntelGenx") (OCTQB: IGXT; TSX: IGX), a leading drug delivery company focused on the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical films, announced today that the Québec Superior Court (Commercial...
L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their Community Resource Center (CRC) in Panorama City, located at 7868 Van Nuys Blvd. in the Plant Shopping Center. ...