Januvia and Tazorac

• Generic Name: sitagliptin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Januvia

Januvia (sitagliptin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Januvia is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Januvia is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

• Generic Name: tazarotene topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Avage, Fabior, Tazorac

Tazorac (for use on skin) is a compound similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and may improve the appearance and texture of skin.

The Avage brand of tazarotene cream is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles on the face, mottled light and dark skin patches on the face, and benign facial lentigines (non-cancerous freckles) in adults and adolescents who are at least 17 years old.

The Fabior and Tazorac brands of tazarotene topical are used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

Tazorac is also used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.

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