What is the recommended dosing regimen for ruxolitinib cream?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI | Associate Professor, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School; Founder and Director,Center for Medical Dermatology + Immunology Research,Chicago, IL | Published August 01, 2023

Summary 

In the video, Dr. Raj Chovatiya explains the recommended dosing regimen for ruxolitinib cream. The cream should be used twice daily and applied to all areas of active atopic dermatitis from head to toe. In clinical trial programs, it has been found effective for various areas of the body, including the head and neck, where traditional treatments might be limited. The cream can be safely used across the skin surface area twice daily, and it is advised not to exceed the usage of one 60-gram tube per week. 

Key Points 
  • Recommended dosing regimen for ruxolitinib cream: Twice daily application 
  • Application area: Apply to all areas of active atopic dermatitis from head to toe 
  • Common involvement areas in trial programs: Head and neck (limited to approximately 40% of people) • Maximum weekly usage: Not to exceed more than one 60-gram tube per week
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