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Dyspepsia, Abdominal Pain Upper, Haematemesis (8553402-6)
on Jun 19, 2011 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 26 years of age, was treated with Contraceptives Nos(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dyspepsia, abdominal pain upper, haematemesis. Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Pregnancy, Amniocentesis, Amniocentesis Normal (8479538-6)
Patient was taking Contraceptives (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: pregnancy (pregnancy Questions), amniocentesis, amniocentesis normal on Jun 20, 2012 from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF Additional patient health information: Female patient , 42 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, . Contraceptives dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Oral Herpes, Cytotoxic Oedema, Demyelination, Visual Impairment, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Encephalopathy, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse, Aphasia, Dysphonia (8402067-2)
Adverse event was reported on May 25, 2012 by a Female patient taking Contraceptives Nos (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) . Location: CZECH REPUBLIC , 30 years of age, After Contraceptives was administered, patient had the following side effects: oral herpes, cytotoxic oedema, demyelination, visual impairment, white blood cell count decreased, encephalopathy, multiple sclerosis relapse, aphasia (aphasia Questions), dysphonia.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Cold Sweat, Hyperventilation, Presyncope, Peripheral Coldness, Bradycardia, Pallor, Musculoskeletal Pain (8376430-2)
on May 17, 2012 Female patient from SPAIN , 30 years of age, was treated with Contraceptives (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cold sweat, hyperventilation, presyncope, peripheral coldness, bradycardia, pallor, musculoskeletal pain. Contraceptives dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:


Suture Rupture, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (8365785-0)
on May 04, 2012 Female patient from BELGIUM , 42 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was treated with Contraceptives For Topical Use(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: suture rupture, intervertebral disc protrusion. Contraceptives For Topical Use dosage: Unk.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Vision Blurred, Hyperhidrosis, Hypertension (8352859-3)
Patient was taking Contraceptives (View Usage). After Contraceptives was administered, patient had the following side effects: vision blurred, hyperhidrosis, hypertension on Apr 30, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 16 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, . Contraceptives dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Blood Fibrinogen Decreased, Hemianopia, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Encephalopathy, Hemiparesis, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse, Cytotoxic Oedema, Demyelination, Lymphocyte Count Decreased (8329589-7)
Adverse event was reported on Apr 24, 2012 by a Female patient taking Contraceptives Nos (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) . Location: CZECH REPUBLIC , 30 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blood fibrinogen decreased, hemianopia, white blood cell count decreased, encephalopathy, hemiparesis, multiple sclerosis relapse, cytotoxic oedema, demyelination, lymphocyte count decreased.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Demyelination, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Lymphocyte Count Decreased, Cytotoxic Oedema, Dysphonia, Visual Impairment, Encephalopathy, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (8305836-2)
on Apr 17, 2012 Female patient from CZECH REPUBLIC , 30 years of age, was treated with Contraceptives Nos (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: demyelination, white blood cell count decreased, lymphocyte count decreased, cytotoxic oedema, dysphonia, visual impairment, encephalopathy, multiple sclerosis relapse. Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Emotional Distress, Renal Vein Thrombosis, Injury, Pain, Anxiety (8304413-7)
on Apr 16, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 17 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was treated with Contraceptives Nos(View Usage). After Contraceptives was administered, patient had the following side effects: emotional distress, renal vein thrombosis, injury, pain (pain Questions), anxiety (anxiety Questions). Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Aphasia, Oral Herpes, Cytotoxic Oedema, Visual Impairment, Dysphonia, Encephalopathy, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse, Hemiparesis (8283658-9)
Patient was taking Contraceptives Nos (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: aphasia (aphasia Questions), oral herpes, cytotoxic oedema, visual impairment, dysphonia, encephalopathy, multiple sclerosis relapse, hemiparesis on Apr 03, 2012 from CZECH REPUBLIC Additional patient health information: Female patient , 30 years of age, . Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Headache, Rash, Haematochezia, Dry Mouth (8166600-0)
Adverse event was reported on Jun 09, 2011 by a Female patient taking Contraceptives (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) . Location: UNITED STATES , 18 years of age, weighting 114.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: headache (headache Questions), rash (rash Questions), haematochezia, dry mouth.
Patient was taking other medications:

Alopecia (8166104-5)
on Apr 01, 2011 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 34 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was treated with Contraceptives Nos (View Usage). After Contraceptives was administered, patient had the following side effects: alopecia. Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Diarrhoea, Urticaria, Swelling, Nausea, Chills, Headache (8152741-0)
on Feb 16, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 25 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • contraception
and was treated with Contraceptives Nos(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: diarrhoea, urticaria, swelling, nausea (nausea Questions), chills, headache (headache Questions). Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Swelling, Injection Site Pruritus, Injection Site Warmth, Injection Site Erythema (8092466-3)
Patient was taking Contraceptives (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: swelling, injection site pruritus, injection site warmth, injection site erythema on Jul 28, 2011 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 23 years of age, . Contraceptives dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Tuberculin Test Positive (8086102-X)
Adverse event was reported on Jun 01, 2011 by a Female patient taking Contraceptives (View Usage) (Dosage: Pills) was diagnosed with
  • contraception
  • psoriatic arthropathy
  • hypertension
and. Location: UNITED STATES , weighting 172.2 lb, After Contraceptives was administered, patient had the following side effects: tuberculin test positive.
Patient was taking other medications:

No Adverse Event (8076791-8)
on Jan 24, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 28 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with Contraceptives Nos (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: no adverse event. Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Hypoaesthesia, Cerebrovascular Accident (8031658-6)
on Jan 06, 2012 Female patient from IRELAND , 29 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was treated with Contraceptives(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: hypoaesthesia, cerebrovascular accident. Contraceptives dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized and became disabled.

Vaginal Haemorrhage (8016610-9)
Patient was taking Contraceptives Nos (View Usage). After Contraceptives was administered, patient had the following side effects: vaginal haemorrhage on Dec 23, 2011 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Female patient , 25 years of age, . Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Sinus Tachycardia, Diarrhoea, Heart Rate Increased, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Lymphocyte Count Decreased, Neutrophil Count Increased, Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Chest Pain (8014367-9)
Adverse event was reported on Dec 21, 2011 by a Female patient taking Contraceptives (View Usage) (Dosage: Unk Ukn, Unk) . Location: UNITED STATES , weighting 157.4 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: sinus tachycardia, diarrhoea, heart rate increased, supraventricular tachycardia, lymphocyte count decreased, neutrophil count increased, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, chest pain (chest pain Questions).
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Cholecystectomy, Cholecystitis Chronic (8011629-6)
on Dec 19, 2011 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 30 years of age, was diagnosed with and was treated with Contraceptives Nos (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: cholecystectomy, cholecystitis chronic. Contraceptives Nos dosage: Unk.
Patient was taking other medications:

Procedural Pain (7983046-6)
on Dec 13, 2011 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 18 years of age, was treated with Contraceptives Nos(View Usage). After Contraceptives was administered, patient had the following side effects: procedural pain. Contraceptives Nos dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Cerebrovascular Accident, Hypoaesthesia (7949158-8)
Patient was taking Contraceptives (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cerebrovascular accident, hypoaesthesia on Nov 28, 2011 from IRELAND Additional patient health information: Female patient , 29 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, . Contraceptives dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized and became disabled.

Multiple Sclerosis Relapse, Cognitive Disorder, Hemiparesis, Headache, Aggression, Brain Oedema, Dehydration, Influenza, Convulsion (7944653-X)
Adverse event was reported on Jul 06, 2011 by a Female patient taking Contraceptives Nos (no Ingredients/substances) (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) . Location: UNITED STATES , 31 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: multiple sclerosis relapse, cognitive disorder, hemiparesis, headache (headache Questions), aggression, brain oedema, dehydration, influenza, convulsion.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Cerebrovascular Accident, Hypoaesthesia (7927332-4)
on Nov 16, 2011 Female patient from IRELAND , 29 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was treated with Contraceptives (View Usage). After Contraceptives was administered, patient had the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident, hypoaesthesia. Contraceptives dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized and became disabled.

Pulmonary Embolism (7916132-7)
on Nov 09, 2011 Female patient from NORWAY , 43 years of age, was treated with Contraceptives(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pulmonary embolism (pulmonary embolism Questions). Contraceptives dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

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Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Oral Contraceptives: Recall - Packaging Error

includes Cyclafem 7/7/7, Cyclafem 1/35, Emoquette, Gildess FE 1.5/30, Gildess FE 1/20,  Orsythia, Previfem, Tri-Previfem

 

[Posted 09/16/2011]

AUDIENCE: Consumer, Pharmacy, OB/GYN

ISSUE: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals issued a nationwide, retail-level recall of multiple lots of oral contraceptives because a packaging error may result in the daily regimen for these products being  incorrect and could leave women without adequate contraception, and at risk for unintended pregnancy. Select blisters were rotated 180 degrees within the card, reversing the weekly tablet orientation and making the lot number and expiry date no longer visible.

BACKGROUND: These packaging defects do not pose any immediate health risks. Pharmacies are being instructed to contact consumers who have received affected product.

RECOMMENDATION: Consumers exposed to affected packaging should begin using a non-hormonal form of contraception immediately and consult their health care provider or pharmacist. Consumers who have affected products should contact Qualitest for information or to arrange return of any affected product.

Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

  • Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
  • Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178


[09/15/2011 - Press Release - Qualitest Pharmaceuticals]

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Contraceptives Adverse Reactions
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse ( 5 Reports)
Cytotoxic Oedema ( 4 Reports)
Encephalopathy ( 4 Reports)
Cerebrovascular Accident ( 3 Reports)
Demyelination ( 3 Reports)
Dysphonia ( 3 Reports)
Headache ( 3 Reports) Headache Questions
Hemiparesis ( 3 Reports)
Hypoaesthesia ( 3 Reports)
Lymphocyte Count Decreased ( 3 Reports)
No Adverse Event ( 3 Reports)
Vaginal Haemorrhage ( 3 Reports)
Visual Impairment ( 3 Reports)
White Blood Cell Count Decreased ( 3 Reports)
Abdominal Pain Upper ( 2 Reports)
Abortion Induced ( 2 Reports)
Aphasia ( 2 Reports) Aphasia Questions
Chest Pain ( 2 Reports) Chest pain Questions
Cholecystectomy ( 2 Reports)
Diarrhoea ( 2 Reports)
Nausea ( 2 Reports) Nausea Questions
Oedema Peripheral ( 2 Reports)
Oral Herpes ( 2 Reports)
Pain In Extremity ( 2 Reports)
Swelling ( 2 Reports)
Urticaria ( 2 Reports)
Aggression ( 1 Reports)
Alopecia ( 1 Reports)
Amniocentesis ( 1 Reports)
Amniocentesis Normal ( 1 Reports)

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Be aware of the following potential Contraceptives risks:

  • Watch for any Serious adverse events, such as life-threatening situation, which can require an admission to hospital or longer-than-expected hospital stay, permanent disability, birth defect, miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth with serious disease requires medical care to prevent permanent damage
  • Any potential Contraceptives quality problem: suspected counterfeit product, potentially contaminated product indicated by suspicious odor or unusual color, inaccurate or unreadable product labeling
  • Potential Contraceptives use error: mixing up products with similar drug names or packaging, taking wrong dose of a drug because of confusing dosing instructions on label
  • When applicable, Problems with different manufacturer of same medicine: not getting same results from a generic drug as a brand name drug, or from another generic

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