Canasa and Janumet XR

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: rectal suppository
• Other Brand Names: Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa, Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa

• It is used to treat mild to moderate disease at the far end of the colon.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• 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.