Drug & supplement interaction

Babassu + Ruxolitinib

Ruxolitinib brand names: Jakafi, Opzelura.

No Known Interaction

Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Oct 4, 2026

The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Babassu and Ruxolitinib in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Babassu and Ruxolitinib

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Ruxolitinib and Babassu in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Babassu safety at a glance

Babassu overall Use caution It is used as a food and cosmetic, but human safety data for supplement use are limited.

Pregnancy Avoid There is not enough safety information, so it is best to avoid medicinal use during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Avoid Safety while breastfeeding has not been studied, so avoid medicinal use.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Ruxolitinib and Babassu? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›

How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Ruxolitinib

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Ruxolitinib is filed under 3 classifications — topical drugs, cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates, oral drugs. Babassu has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (moderate) and antithyroid drugs (moderate) — and none of Ruxolitinib’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Babassu Does Interact With Other Medications

Babassu has 127 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Ruxolitinib isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 127 No known interaction 2,703 (incl. Ruxolitinib)

Taking anything else?

Check Another of Your Medications Against Babassu

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Babassu. Pick one to open its full report.

What to actually watch for

What Ruxolitinib’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Babassu. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Ruxolitinib’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

Unsteadiness Worth acting on
Low blood sugar Worth acting on
Blood clots Worth acting on
A severe skin reaction Worth acting on
A low platelet count Worth acting on
Anemia Worth acting on
Raised blood pressure Worth acting on
Shortness of breath Worth acting on
A low white blood cell count Worth acting on
Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 24 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Ruxolitinib. Read the label on DailyMed › Babassu’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Babassu side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Babassu has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ruxolitinib

This page covers Babassu only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ruxolitinib page lists 141 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate) and Adrafinil (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 96 moderate · 42 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ruxolitinib page

“Ruxolitinib (Jakafi for myelofibrosis and other blood cancers, Opzelura as a skin cream) is cleared by one liver enzyme, CYP3A4, and that single fact explains nearly all 141 supplements here, which is why this list deserves real caution. Three entries are rated major.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Babassu and Ruxolitinib Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Babassu

Steady interest

#998 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Medication Ruxolitinib

Top half

#1,041 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?

Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Babassu reference on this page ↓
Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified October 4, 2026. The Babassu and Ruxolitinib records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.

Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS.

Supplement

About Babassu

What is Babassu?

Skin and hair care
Inflammation
Wound healing
Digestive complaints
General wellness

Babassu comes from a Brazilian palm tree, and its oil and mesocarp flour are used in foods, cosmetics, and traditional remedies. Early lab and animal studies suggest possible anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects, but there is very little human research to confirm any health benefit. If you want to try it, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.

Attalea speciosa · Arecaceae · Kernel oil and the dried, powdered mesocarp (inner husk) · Oil, mesocarp flour/powder, capsules, topical creams and soaps

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Babassu is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Babassu record says about it on its own.

Babassu: dosing

There is no established standard dose for babassu as a supplement. Research has not identified a safe and effective amount for any health condition.If you use a babassu product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

From our Babassu monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Babassu monograph & all interactions

Medication

About Ruxolitinib

What Is Ruxolitinib Used For?

Brand names: Jakafi, Opzelura

Ruxolitinib is used in two very different ways. Oral products (Jakafi and Jakafi XR) treat certain blood and bone marrow conditions and graft-versus-host disease. A topical cream (Opzelura) treats certain skin conditions.

Each use belongs to a specific product. Jakafi/Jakafi XR are not skin treatments, and Opzelura is not approved for the blood conditions.

See full Ruxolitinib drug information

Keep checking

Other Drugs & Babassu

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Babassu — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major

127Moderate

0Minor

2,702No known interaction

127 Moderate 2,702 No interaction

Moderate

127 interactions

Showing 60 of 127 moderate interactions — see all 127 on the Babassu page.

No interaction 2,702 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Babassu against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,702 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Babassu list.

See the full Babassu interactions page

See every supplement checked against Ruxolitinib, ranked by severity

Evidence & sources

Babassu References

The 2 references that drive our Babassu monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Azevedo, A. P., Farias, J. C., Costa, G. C., Ferreira, S. C., Aragao-Filho, W. C., Sousa, P. R., Pinheiro, M. T., Maciel, M. C., Silva, L. A., Lopes, A. S., Barroqueiro, E. S., Borges, M. O., Guerra, R. N., and Nascimento, F. R. Anti-thrombotic effect of
Gaitan, E., Cooksey, R. C., Legan, J., Lindsay, R. H., Ingbar, S. H., and Medeiros-Neto, G. Antithyroid effects in vivo and in vitro of babassu and mandioca: a staple food in goiter areas of Brazil. Eur J Endocrinol 1994;131(2):138-144. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Babassu and Ruxolitinib Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Babassu with Ruxolitinib?

We do not list a known interaction between Babassu and Ruxolitinib. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.

How was the Babassu and Ruxolitinib combination checked?

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Ruxolitinib is filed under 3 classifications, and Babassu has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Ruxolitinib's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.

Does Babassu interact with any other medications?

Yes. Babassu has 127 documented drug interactions in our database — Ruxolitinib is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.

Does Ruxolitinib interact with any supplements?

Yes. Ruxolitinib has documented interactions with 141 supplements in our database — Babassu is not one of them. The Ruxolitinib interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Where next

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