Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol recalls
The FDA has published 4 recalls involving Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol since 2012. The latest was reported on 17 Jul 2013. Most were for benzene. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls4since 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 17 Jul 2013
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 0 0%Class III 4 100%
Why levonorgestrel / ethinyl estradiol is recalled
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All levonorgestrel / ethinyl estradiol recalls, newest first
4 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
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| Drug | CLASS III | Jolessa(R) (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets recalledJolessa | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Benzene | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Camrese(TM) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) recalledCamrese | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Benzene | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 15 mg/0 recalledJolessa | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets recalledJolessa | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.