Class III · Low riskCompleted Initiated Sep 27, 2016 (10 years ago)
Gildess FE 1/20 (norethindrone acetate, 1 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.02 mg, USP…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol
What was recalled
Gildess FE 1/20 (norethindrone acetate, 1 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.02 mg, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets, USP 75 mg), 28 count, 6 blisters (NDC 0603-7609-17), Rx only, Manufactured in Canada By: Patheon, Inc., Ontario, Canada L5N 7K9, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, USA, Huntsville, AL 35811
Recalling firm
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
NDC code
0603-7609-17
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0121-2017
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.