Gildess 1/20 (Par Pharmaceutical) – subpotent drug (2016)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Gildess 1/20 (norethindrone acetate, 1 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0,02 mg, USP), 21 count, (a) 3 blisters (NDC 0603-7607-48) and (b) 6 blisters (NDC 0603-7607-15), Rx only, Manufactured in Canada By: Patheon, Inc., Ontario, Canada L5N 7K9, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, USA, Huntsville, AL 35811
Brand
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers (a) 4101059, 4101062, 4190536, 4265205, 4359294, 4501265, 4572326, 4651818, 4731571, 4798704 (b) 4187113, 4187114, 4187115, 4190273, 4190274, 4190280, 4265203, 4265204, 4359296, 4367922, 4379814, 4403535, 4403536, 4501267, 4506357, 4563352, 4563353, 4572327, 4572328, 4627845, 4731572, 4731573, 4798705, 4936585
Products Sold
Lot Numbers (a) 4101059, 4101062, 4190536, 4265205, 4359294, 4501265, 4572326, 4651818, 4731571, 4798704 (b) 4187113, 4187114, 4187115, 4190273, 4190274, 4190280, 4265203, 4265204, 4359296, 4367922, 4379814, 4403535, 4403536, 4501267, 4506357, 4563352, 4563353, 4572327, 4572328, 4627845, 4731572, 4731573, 4798705, 4936585
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. is recalling Gildess 1/20 (norethindrone acetate, 1 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0,02 mg, USP), 21 count, (a due to Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026