Altavera Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP 0.15 mg and 0.03 mg, Rx only, 3 tablet dispensers x 28 tablets. Manufactured by Laboratories Leon Farma S.A., Spain, for Xiromed, LLC., Florham Park, NJ 07932. Product of Spain NDC 70700-116-85 (I unit x 28 tablets 70700-116-84)

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: September 18, 2018 Xiromed Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lots: LF11838A Expiry May 2020; LF12107A, LF12106A, Expiry June 2020
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Xiromed LLC
Reason for Recall:
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: mislabeling of the Altavera generic name on the packaging component that may cause confusion.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Altavera Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP 0.15 mg and 0.03 mg, Rx only, 3 tablet dispensers x 28 tablets. Manufactured by Laboratories Leon Farma S.A., Spain, for Xiromed, LLC., Florham Park, NJ 07932. Product of Spain NDC 70700-116-85 (I unit x 28 tablets 70700-116-84)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lots: LF11838A Expiry May 2020; LF12107A, LF12106A, Expiry June 2020

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0016-2019