Aspen Pharmacare Canada is recalling one lot of Linessa 21, a prescription birth control pill, due to missing and mispackaged pills, Health Canada said in an alert.
Some of the affected blister packs ┬атАФ lot┬а200049, which expire in March 2023┬атАФ may have missing pills, more than one tablet in the same blister pocket or pills in the wrong order, according to the recall alert┬аissued on Saturday. The alert is intended for the general public as well as health-care professionals.
Anyone with a package with missing or mispackaged pills should return it to their pharmacy for a replacement.
“Do not miss a pill, take a pill out of order, or take two pills at the same time, as this could lead to undesired pregnancy and other side-effects, including spotting and irregular bleeding,” the alert said.
“If you have questions or concerns about your product or about alternatives, talk to a health-care professional and use an effective back-up method of contraception (such as condoms).”
Health Canada said it will inform Canadians if there are any other affected lots. It also said people should report any health product-related side-effects or complaints┬аto Health Canada.
People with questions about the recall can also contact Aspen Pharmacare Canada, which is based in Oakville, Ont., by email┬аor by calling┬а1-844-330-1213.
