Certain lots of Audrina 28 birth control pills contain day-of-the-week stickers that have a misprint that could lead to confusion around when to take the medication, Health Canada says.
Audrina 28 is a prescription drug used to prevent pregnancy and treat moderate acne in those menstruating aged 14 years of age or older.
Health Canada said Tuesday that Jamp Pharma Corp., the manufacturer of Audrina 28, is working to correct a misprint in the product’s day-of-the-week sticker.
The stickers are meant to be placed on the blister pack containing the pills. The stickers indicate the first day of the week when the medication is started, and each day of the week that the pills should be taken.
In the affected lots, some of the stickers list Tuesday where it should say Thursday. Health Canada’s website lists the affected lots with an expiry date of 2025-03. The misprint also exists in French.
The inaccurate sticker could lead people to miss a dose or take too many pills.
Missing a dose could lead to pregnancy. Taking too many pills could increase the risk of side effects, such as nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, and spotting or bleeding, Health Canada said.
The regulator said to take your Audrina 28 pills as prescribed. If your day-of-the-week sticker is misprinted and lists “Tuesday” instead of “Thursday,” you can:
- Keep track of your daily pill intake independently or correct the error by writing the proper day on the sticker. Consider additional reminders to take your pill on schedule, such as a daily alarm.
- Go to your pharmacy to request replacement day-of-the week stickers. Jamp Pharma Corp will begin distributing corrected stickers to Canadian pharmacies in the coming weeks. Alternatively, contact Jamp Pharma Corp directly by calling 1-866-399-9091, or by e-mail at [email protected], to request the correct day-of-the-week stickers.
- Talk to a health care professional if you have questions or concerns about your birth control product, including about missed doses.
Customers taking Audrina 28 can pick up the corrected stickers at no cost.