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Health Canada Recalls Teva Seasonale Birth Control Over Extra Placebo Pills

Faulty packages from two Seasonale lots expiring in 2026 must be returned to pharmacies for replacement to ensure continuous contraceptive coverage.

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Overview

  • The recall applies to two Seasonale tablet lots with expiry dates in 2026 that were packaged with extra white placebo pills.
  • Consumers should keep taking the pink active tablets through the last row of the third blister tray and skip any extra white placebo pills encountered early in the cycle.
  • Affected packages must be returned to any pharmacy for a replacement product at no cost.
  • Those unable to visit a pharmacy immediately are advised to proceed with the next pink active pill as per product instructions.
  • Anyone who accidentally took a placebo instead of an active pill should adopt a non-hormonal contraceptive method and seek advice from a healthcare professional or pharmacist.