The maker of a birth control pill has issued a nationwide recalled after they say misplaced capsules could actually cause unwanted pregnancies.
Allergan has recalled the Taytulla 28-count birth control packs after a doctor alerted them that four placebo pills were placed out of order.
The pack contains 24 pink capsules - with hormones, followed by four maroon capsules - without hormones. Taking the pills out of sequence may result in contraceptive failure and unintended pregnancy.
Allergan Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of TAYTULLA® Softgel Capsules 1mg/20mcg Sample Packs Due to Out of Sequence Capsules https://t.co/8pHDmX1Qj7
— U.S. FDA (@FDArecalls) May 29, 2018
Patients who have the sample pack product with the lot #5620706 Exp. May 2019, should notify their healthcare provider to arrange a return or if they have questions.
Patients with questions regarding this recall can contact Allergan by phone at 800-678-1605 8am-8pm EST Monday through Friday.
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