US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Mar 14, 2013 (13 years ago)

Seasonale(R) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 3…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) detected during impurity testing

What was recalled

Seasonale(R) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 3 extended-cycle tablet dispensers, 91 tablets each, Rx only, TEVA Women Health, Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA NDC 51285-058-66

Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
NDC code
51285-058-66
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-496-2013

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.

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