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Ruxolitinib · Medicine question

How common is shingles as a side effect of Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Shingles (herpes zoster) is classified as an uncommon side effect of Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream.

Sources for this answer

Opzelura 15 mg/g creamIncyte Biosciences UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 4Document updated 7 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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