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Camrese(TM) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01 Tablets, 2 Extended-Cycle Tablet Dispensers (NDC 0093-3134-82) and 1 Extended-Cycle Tablet Dispenser NDC 0093-3134-91), 91 Tablets Each, Rx only, TEVA Womens Health Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sellersville, PA

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: March 14, 2013 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    NDC 0555-3134-82 and 0093-3134-91 -- lot numbers 33802566A, exp 3/2013; 33802967A, exp 8/2013; 33803529A, exp 10/2013; and 33803609A, exp 11/2013.
  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:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) detected during impurity testing
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Camrese(TM) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01 Tablets, 2 Extended-Cycle Tablet Dispensers (NDC 0093-3134-82) and 1 Extended-Cycle Tablet Dispenser NDC 0093-3134-91), 91 Tablets Each, Rx only, TEVA Womens Health Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sellersville, PA

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

NDC 0555-3134-82 and 0093-3134-91 -- lot numbers 33802566A, exp 3/2013; 33802967A, exp 8/2013; 33803529A, exp 10/2013; and 33803609A, exp 11/2013.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-497-2013

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