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Litfulo Information

Litfulo is used to improve hair loss in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss when the body's immune system attacks hair follicles. The active ingredient in Litfulo is Ritlecitinib. Ritlecitinib belongs to a class of drugs called kinase inhibitors. It works by targeting and selectively blocking specific proteins involved in hair loss called Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) and TEC kinases, which play an important role in inflammation. This reduces the number of inflammatory cells attacking the hair follicle, which allows hair to regrow.

Litfulo Side Effects

The most common side effects of Litfulo may include headache, rash, dizziness, acne, and diarrhea. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, such as:
• Signs of a blood clot, such as swelling or tenderness in legs, sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, changes in vision;
• Signs of a heart attack, such as nausea, breaking out in a cold sweat, slurred speech, lightheadedness, or shortness of breath;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, rash, feeling faint, and breathing difficulties;
• Signs of an infection, such as fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, weight loss, tiredness, and cough

Litfulo Precautions

Do not use Litfulo if you are allergic to Litfulo or other ingredients in this medication. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have any type of cancer, blood clot, chronic lung disease, diabetes, infection, liver disease, shingles, stroke, tuberculosis, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Litfulo and other medications, such as acetaminophen, ciclosporin, rifampicin, clozapine, mexiletine, propranolol, etc. Do not use Litfulo if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant without informing your doctor. It is unknown if the drug will harm an unborn baby. Do not use Litfulo while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Litfulo and for approximately 14 hours after the last dose. Do not give this drug to children below 12 years without talking to your doctor.

Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Litfulo is available as capsules. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush, split, or chew. You can take this drug with or without food. Take this drug once a day. Take your medicine regularly to see full benefits. If you miss a dose, take it if it is less than 8 hours before your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Temporary treatment interruptions for less than 6 weeks are not expected to result in significant loss of regrown scalp hair. Litfulo affects your immune system and can lower its ability to fight infections. Your doctor should test you for tuberculosis before starting treatment and monitor you for tuberculosis during treatment. You should not start Litfulo if you have an infection unless your doctor tells you it is okay. Do not receive a live vaccine while using Litfulo. Store Litfulo at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Litfulo?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Litfulo.