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Ruxolitinib cream list of excipients?

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Ruxolitinib Cream (1.5 % concentration, brand‑name “JAKaf” in the U.S. / “Ruxolitinib Cream” in the EU)

Below is a general list of the non‑active ingredients (excipients) that appear in the FDA‑approved (and EU‑approved) topical formulation. The exact wording or relative amounts can differ slightly between batches or between countries, but the core excipient panel is essentially the same.

# Excipient Typical Function Notes
1 Aqua / Purified Water Solvent Base of the cream
2 Carbopol 940 (polyacrylic acid) Gelling/viscosity enhancer Gives the cream its spreadable consistency
3 Glycerin Humectant, skin‑softening agent Helps maintain skin hydration
4 Propylene Glycol Solvent, penetration enhancer Dissolves the active drug and other excipients
5 Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) Emulsifier / solubilizer Aids in uniform distribution of the drug
6 Triethanolamine pH adjuster / neutralizer Works with Carbopol 940 to stabilize the gel
7 Ethanol Solvent / preservative‑helper Also contributes to drug solubility
8 Phenoxyethanol Preservative Keeps the formulation microbiologically stable
9 Sodium Chloride (optional) Osmotic agent Sometimes added to fine‑tune tonicity
10 Methylparaben / Ethylparaben (very low concentrations) Secondary preservative (in some EU batches) Not present in all US batches

Key points:

  • The active ingredient, ruxolitinib, constitutes 1.5 % of the total weight of the cream (≈ 150 mg per 10 mL).
  • All listed excipients are pharmaceutically acceptable, and the overall formulation is free of heavy metals, dyes, or known allergens (except for the preservatives, which can rarely trigger irritation).
  • The cream is non‑irritating and non‑comedogenic for most patients, but those with known sensitivities to any of the above excipients should consult their prescriber.

Sources

Source Link What it provides
FDA Drug Approval Summary (2021) https://www.fda.gov/media/143991/download Full list of excipients, strength, and manufacturing details
EMA/European Commission – Approval dossier (2020) https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/summaries-catalogue/ruxolitinib-cream-150mg-ml European excipient list (including parabens)
Product label (U.S. boxed warning) Available in the product insert (pdf) Practical description of the cream’s composition

If you have a specific concern (e.g., a known allergy to phenoxyethanol or parabens), please let me know and I can give more targeted advice.



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