How should I use Litfulo(Ritlecitinib)?

Ritlecitinib is a medication for the treatment of alopecia areata in adolescents aged 12 years and older, as well as adults, and has been marketed in China. It is an oral drug belonging to Janus kinase inhibitors. By inhibiting specific signaling pathways, it can promote hair regeneration. When using ritlecitinib, patients should follow the guidance of physicians and take the drug according to the specified usage and dosage to ensure optimal therapeutic effects.

Usage and Dosage of Ritlecitinib

1. What examinations are required before use?

Patients with active tuberculosis are not recommended to start using ritlecitinib.

For patients with latent tuberculosis or those at high risk of tuberculosis with negative latent tuberculosis tests, prophylactic treatment for latent tuberculosis should be administered before initiating ritlecitinib.

2. Is vaccination required before use?

Update immunizations according to current immunization guidelines.

3. What is the dosage of ritlecitinib?

The recommended dosage of ritlecitinib is 50 mg, taken orally once daily, with or without food.

4. How should this drug be taken?

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, split, or chew the ritlecitinib capsule.