Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Contraceptive Tablets Out of Sequence: Missing or incorrect tablet placement.
What was recalled
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 3 mg/0.03 mg, 28 Tablets Blister, 1 Unit (NDC 60505-4183-1) packaged as 84 Tablets Blister, 3x1 Unit per carton (NDC 60505-4183-3), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326; Manufactured by: Oman Pharmaceutical Products Co. L.L.C., P.O. Box 1885, Postal Code 111, Seeb.
Recalling firm
Apotex Inc.
NDC code
60505-4183-1
Origin
N/A, Canada
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0992-2019
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.