Ameluz topical and Janumet XR

• Generic Name: aminolevulinic acid topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Ameluz, Levulan Kerastick

Ameluz causes skin cells to become more sensitive to certain types of light. Skin cells treated with this medicine will die and slough off after being exposed to a special light treatment.

Ameluz is used to treat actinic keratosis (warty overgrowths of skin) on the face and scalp. Ameluz is used together with a special light treatment, also called photodynamic therapy.

Ameluz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: metformin / sitagliptin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Janumet, Janumet XR

Janumet XR are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Sitagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Janumet XR is a combination medicine that is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Janumet XR is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Janumet XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.