Urgent Product Safety Recall – Alesse 21 and 28 Birth Control Pills

Alesse 21 and 28 Birth Control Pill
Alesse 21 (DIN 02236974) Lot A2532, expires August 2018
Alesse 28 (DIN 02236975) Lot A3183, expires April 2019

Dec 2, 2017

Health Canada is advising consumers that it has received complaints for Alesse 21 and 28. Packages may contain smaller-than-normal pills or other abnormalities, which may reduce effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. It is not known at this time whether the issue is isolated to the above stated lots.

Please see a pharmacist for product returns or for more information.

For more information see Health Canada