Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ruxolitinib Cream

Ruxolitinib Cream

Generic nameruxolitinib topical 1.5%
Drug classJanus kinase (JAK) inhibitor (kinase inhibitor)
FormsCream (60 g and 100 g tubes)

Opzelura is a prescription cream containing ruxolitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It is applied to the skin to treat certain skin conditions by reducing immune system activity that causes inflammation.

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