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PLEXION NS 98 mg/mL

SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM · SHAMPOO · Eckson Labs, LLC

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Plain English

PLEXION NS is a shampoo containing sulfacetamide sodium at 98 mg/mL, taken topical. Manufactured by Eckson Labs, LLC.

Key Facts

Brand Name
PLEXION NS
Generic Name
SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
NDC Code (Product)
44118-712
Manufacturer
Eckson Labs, LLC
Strength
98 mg/mL
Dosage Form
SHAMPOO
Route
TOPICAL
Marketing Status
Marketing Start
10/06/2021

Recall History

No Recall History

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS: This product is intended for topical application in the following scaling dermatoses: seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca (dandruff).

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Shake well before using. Apply to wet hair and massage vigorously into scalp. Rinse thoroughly. For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Do not use on an infant less than 2 months of age.

Warnings

WARNINGS: Sulfonamides are known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome in hypersensitive individuals. Stevens-Johnson syndrome also has been reported following the use of sodium sulfacetamide topically. Cases of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus from topical sulfacetamide also have been reported. In one of these cases, there was a fatal outcome. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product. This product is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Reports of irritation and hypersensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide are uncommon. The following adverse reactions, reported after administration of sterile ophthalmic sodium sulfacetamide, are noteworthy: instances of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and instances of local hypersensitivity which progressed to a syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus; in one case a fatal outcome was reported (see WARNINGS).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PLEXION NS used for?

PLEXION NS contains SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM. It is a shampoo taken topical. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is PLEXION NS a controlled substance?

PLEXION NS is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for PLEXION NS?

The generic name for PLEXION NS is SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM. There are 12 other brand versions of SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM.

What is the NDC code for PLEXION NS 98 mg/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for PLEXION NS 98 mg/mL is 44118-712, listed by Eckson Labs, LLC.