ARISTOCORT vs CANASA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ARISTOCORT and CANASA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ARISTOCORT	CANASA
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$26.72 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TRIAMCINOLONE DIACETATE	MESALAMINE
Manufacturer	Fosun Pharma	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Tablet, Topical	Suppository
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 7 to 9 hours (apparent terminal half-life)
Treats	Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Berylliosis	Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases

aristocort canasa

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$26.72 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TRIAMCINOLONE DIACETATE

MESALAMINE

Manufacturer

Fosun Pharma

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Tablet, Topical

Suppository

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 7 to 9 hours (apparent terminal half-life)

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Berylliosis

Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Aristocort and Canasa?

Aristocort contains Triamcinolone Diacetate, while Canasa contains Mesalamine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.