Alysena 28 birth control pill recalled: Health Canada

(Source: Health Canada)

Health Canada announced Friday that a generic oral contraceptive sold by Apotex Inc., called Alysena 28, is being voluntarily recalled from the market over concerns with effectiveness.

Health Canada said complaints have come in regarding chipped pills found in sealed packages.

The chipped pills may contain less of the active drug ingredients, which may reduce Alysena’s effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

The effective product is labelled Alysena 28 (DIN 02387883), lot LF10133A, expiry date 10/2019.

Health Canada has provided a list of instructions for those who take Alysena 28:

Health Canada said it is working with Apotex Inc. to determine the cause of the issue.