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ALESSE 21 and ALESSE 28: Packages Containing Broken or Split Tablets

Issued December 11, 2017
Issue
Health Canada and Pfizer Canada Inc. have received reports for packages of ALESSE 21 and ALESSE 28 where the blister packages contained a single active (pink) tablet that was broken (see pictures below). This could reduce the dose of hormones and potentially result in an unintended pregnancy due to insufficient action of the contraceptive hormones levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.
Hazard description
Product quality - Product safety