Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Necon 10/11 (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets USP Recalled by Watson Laboratories Inc Due to Cross Contamination With Other Products: The firm recalled...

Date: October 19, 2012
Company: Watson Laboratories Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Watson Laboratories Inc directly.

Affected Products

Necon 10/11 (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets USP, 0.5 mg/35 mcg, 1 mg/35 mcg, inert tablets, 28-count tablets per dispenser packaged in 6 Tablet Dispensers per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc.; NDC 52544-554-28.

Quantity: 1,684 cartons

Why Was This Recalled?

Cross Contamination With Other Products: The firm recalled Zovia, Lutera, Necon, and Zenchent, because certain lots could potentially be contaminated with trace amounts of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Watson Laboratories Inc

Watson Laboratories Inc has 22 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report